How to Make Karaage Chicken Sandwich - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you craving a flavorful and satisfying meal? Look no further than the Karaage Chicken Sandwich. This Japanese-inspired dish combines crispy, juicy chicken with fresh toppings and a savory sauce, all nestled between two soft buns. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option or want to impress your friends with your culinary skills, this recipe is sure to please.

Originating in Japan, karaage is a cooking technique where bite-sized pieces of meat are marinated in a fla...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup white miso paste
  • ⅛ cup grated ginger
  • ⅛ cup grated garlic
  • ⅛ cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • ¾ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup peanut oil for frying, or as needed
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 4 potato buns, split and toasted
  • ½ teaspoon shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches

  • Combine sake, mirin, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper for marinade in a glass or ceramic bowl and mix well. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • While chicken marinates, combine mayonnaise, miso, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and honey for the miso mayonnaise in a bowl.
  • Combine cabbage, carrots, cilantro, vinegar, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper for the slaw in another bowl.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in cornstarch, knocking off any excess.
  • Fry chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the centers and golden brown on the outsides, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  • Coat toasted buns with miso mayonnaise. Add fried chicken, top with slaw, and sprinkle each with togarashi. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    718 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 1450mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 571mg