Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Cut the chicken thighs

   Cut the chicken thighs into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces.

2. 02

   Combine the soy sauce, sake, grated ginger, and grated garlic

   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.

   20 min
3. 03

   Drain any excess marinade

   Drain any excess marinade. Dredge each piece of chicken in the potato starch until evenly coated.

4. 04

   Heat vegetable oil

   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.

   4 min
5. 05

   Transfer the chicken

   Transfer the chicken to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.