Mochiko Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, mirin, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onion.
  3. 3Add the diced chicken to the marinade mixture and mix well.
  4. 4Marinate the chicken for at least 24 hours.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, combine mochiko flour, cornstarch, and kosher salt.
  6. 6Add the flour mixture and an egg to the marinated chicken.
  7. 7Mix thoroughly until the chicken is coated in a thick batter.
  8. 8Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C).
  9. 9Carefully place the battered chicken pieces into the hot oil.
  10. 10Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  11. 11Remove the fried chicken and place it on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  12. 12Drizzle Sriracha mayo over the chicken.
  13. 13Sprinkle with furikake.
  14. 14Garnish with additional chopped green onion.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced into bite sized pieces
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 egg
  • 2 stalks chopped green onion
  • 0.75 cup mochiko
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • furikake
  • Sriracha mayo

Equipment

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Tips

  • For optimal aloha, make sure you marinate your chicken for at least 24 hours.
  • The thick batter helps lock in the flavor so your chicken comes out crispy and bouncy.
  • Shake off excess marinade from chicken before frying.
  • Garnish with sriracha mayo, furikake and more green onion for an addictively good taste.
  • Cut chicken thighs roughly into 1.5-2 inch cubes before marinating.
  • Place chicken on a wire rack to drain after frying for 5-7 minutes in 350° oil, after shaking off excess marinade from chicken.
  • Mix all marinade ingredients together and coat chicken well, and marinate overnight before cooking it in oil for 5-7 minutes.
  • The optimal temperature of oil for frying is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. The chicken needs to be fried for 5-7 minutes.
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