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Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) · serves 4

Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Step 1 of 7Cut and marinate the chicken

  • chicken thigh600 g
  • soy sauce2 tbsp
  • sake2 tbsp
  • mirin1 tbsp
  • fresh ginger15 g
  • garlic2
  • sesame oil1 tsp
  • salt½ tsp
  • black pepper½ tsp

Cut the chicken thigh into rough 4 cm pieces, leaving the skin on — it is what fries into the lacy, crisp edges. Whisk the soy sauce, sake, mirin, grated ginger, garlic, sesame oil, salt and pepper in a bowl, add the chicken and rub the marinade into every piece.

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