Recipe

Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Name: Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 500 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 egg; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; vegetable oil for frying; ½ cup Japanese mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine); 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) with honey mayoster sauce is very easy to make, and my guests always enjoy it a lot! It can be served as an appetizer or over a bed of rice as a quick weekday dinner! I usually marinate it the night before to give it more flavor, but if it's a last-minute meal you are preparing, no worries because there's still dipping sauce! Serve hot with shredded lettuce and a lemon wedge.

Prep 15mCook 5mTotal 20mServes 4

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Instructions

1
Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, garlic, and ginger together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
2
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
3
Beat egg in a bowl until smooth. Add panko bread crumbs to a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in beaten egg, letting excess drip off. Press into panko until completely coated.
4
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add chicken, in batches, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
5
Whisk Japanese mayonnaise, mirin, remaining 2 tablespoons honey, Dijon mustard, and remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce together in a bowl; pour sauce over chicken.

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