Karage Fried Chicken: A Japanese-Style Treat To Satisfy Your Cravings

By Devi Poojari

April 29, 2024

With an unbelievably crunchy outer crust encasing the juiciest chicken pieces, the Japanese take on fried chicken is better than any fast food fried chicken that you might like. Packed with flavour and enjoyable to eat as a snack or light meal when paired with a salad, tap to see the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS [FOR MARINADE]

250 grams chicken thighs ½ cup thick buttermilk 2-inch piece ginger, grated 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 spring onions, chopped 2 tablespoons soya sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon light brown sugar Salt, to taste

INGREDIENTS [FOR CHICKEN]

½ cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons corn flour 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 tablespoons chicken marinade Salt, to taste Oil, for frying

STEP 1

Combine all the ingredients for the marinade with the chicken and rest overnight in the refrigerator.

STEP 2

Allow the chicken to come to room temperature the next day, while you make a dry mix with the flours and seasoning.

STEP 3

Add some of the marinade into the dry mix before dipping the chicken pieces into the flour mix and gently dropping them in a pan of hot oil.

STEP 4

Fry until the chicken gets a golden-brown colour and turns crispy on the outside. Serve hot.