20-Min Japanese Karaage Chicken
Crispy Japanese-style fried chicken bites with a salty-umami marinade and tender, juicy insides. Ready in 20 minutes — the perfect TikTok snack that doubles as dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Toss chicken with soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Marinate 5 minutes.
Step 3
Pour flour into a separate bowl. Dredge each piece of chicken, shaking off excess.
Step 4
Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Working in batches, fry chicken 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Don't crowd the pan.
Step 6
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges and chili mayo if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board and knife
- mixing bowl (2)
- heavy skillet or Dutch oven
- cooking thermometer or instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider skimmer
- paper towels
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