{"id":"recipe_80bcbb2b20","slug":"karaage-japanese-fried-chicken","title":"Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)","description":"Crispy, juicy, and flavor-packed Japanese-style fried chicken marinated in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g chicken thighs, skin-on","name":"Chicken Thighs","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"skin-on","notes":"boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tbsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tbsp sake","name":"Sake","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"Japanese rice wine","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp grated ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"grated","notes":"fresh","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 garlic clove, grated","name":"Garlic Clove","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"clove","form":"grated","notes":"","group":"Marinade","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 cup potato starch","name":"Potato Starch","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"powder","notes":"for coating","group":"Coating","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"neutral oil for deep frying","group":"Cooking","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Cut the chicken thighs into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces.","group":"Preparation","title":"Cut the chicken thighs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sake, grated ginger, and grated garlic. Add the chicken pieces and massage the marinade into the meat. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes.","group":"Marinating","title":"Combine the soy sauce, sake, grated ginger, and grated garlic","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Marinating"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Drain any excess marinade. Dredge each piece of chicken in the potato starch until evenly coated.","group":"Coating","title":"Drain any excess marinade","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Coating"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat vegetable oil to 340°F (170°C). Fry the chicken in batches for about 3-4 minutes per batch until the exterior is golden brown and the internal temperature is safe.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat vegetable oil","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer the chicken to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.","group":"Cooking","title":"Transfer the chicken","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Potato starch (katakuriko) is the key to getting that signature light, crispy texture. If you can't find it, cornstarch is a suitable alternative.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["appetizer","main"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Deep fryer or heavy pot","Mixing bowl","Wire rack or paper towels"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","soy","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 12-16 pieces"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Chicken can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance in the refrigerator."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. For best results, reheat in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 350°F (177°C) for 5-7 minutes."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_80bcbb2b20%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7c2c25db-ed1d-4bdc-8ed3-e7374109302b","imageAlt":"Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["crispy","chicken","japanese","fried","savory","umami"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:28:52.878Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:28:52.878Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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