Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites
Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites deliver crisp, craggy edges with juicy, well-seasoned chicken inside, thanks to a soy, sake, and ginger marinade. Lightly coated in cornstarch and fried until golden, each piece offers a clean crunch and savory depth. Serve as an appetizer with lemon wedges or as a main over rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the soy sauce, sake, and ginger. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Put the cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, seal the bag, and toss until the chicken is coated with cornstarch.
- 4
Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
- Calories 813.81 kcal High 41%
- Protein 26.71 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 16.16 g 6%
- Total Fat 74.08 g High 95%
- Saturated Fat 10.38 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.73 mg High 24%
- Sodium 330.95 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 1.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Japanese Style Chicken Karaage Bites is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, and Sake. Each serving provides about 813.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Sake, Soy Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 813.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites healthy?
- Japanese-Style Chicken Karaage Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 813.81 calories and 26.71 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 330.95 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.38 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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