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Japanese Popcorn Chicken

Delicious bite-sized Japanese-style fried chicken, perfect for snacking or as a main dish.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken thigh fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sake
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin
  • 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Grated garlic
  • 1 cup Potato starch
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, mirin, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Add chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Coat each piece of chicken with potato starch.
  5. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Chicken, Japanese, Popcorn Chicken
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