A Hokkaido specialty! Zangi Fried Chicken Thighs
A Hokkaido specialty!Zangi Fried Chicken Thighs
4.6
(26 reviews)Time
Here's a recipe for zangi (Hokkaido-style fried chicken) made with juicy chicken thighs. Take one bite and flavorful juices burst out, filling your mouth with pure satisfaction. It’s a dish that will definitely make you want rice or a drink! If you’re wondering what to make tonight, give it a try.
Calories
356kcal
Carbs
16.1g
Fat
21.4g
Protein
19.8g
Net Carbs
15.9g
Sodium
628.8mg
* per serving
* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.
* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).
Ingredients [ 4 servings ]
- chicken thigh2 (400 g)
- vegetable oilas needed
☆ Seasonings
- sake2 tablespoons
- soy sauce2 tablespoons
- grated garlic1 teaspoon
- grated ginger1 teaspoon
- black peppera pinch
★ Coating
- beaten egg1
- cake flour4 tablespoons
- potato starch4 tablespoons
Please Note
Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.
Instructions
1
Cut the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
2
Put the chicken and the seasonings marked ☆ into a storage bag. Massage well, then let it sit for about 20 minutes so the flavors soak in.
3
Add the ingredients marked ★ to the chicken from Step 2 and mix well.
4
Pour enough vegetable oil into a pot to reach about 3 cm from the bottom and heat to 340°F (170°C). Lightly squeeze the coated chicken as you add it to the oil. Turn occasionally and fry until golden brown all over and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Reviews
4.6
(26 reviews)*Automatically translated from reviews posted in Japan.
🇯🇵 User from Japan
It was very delicious. It turned out a little lightly seasoned, so I sprinkled on some rock salt and black pepper.
🇯🇵 User from Japan
It turned out delicious and was very easy to make!
🇯🇵 User from Japan
The seasoning soaked in well, and the zangi turned out perfect with beer.
🇯🇵 User from Japan
It was delicious (*´ч`*). I marinated it for a few hours, so the flavor was strong and it went great with beer.
🇯🇵 User from Japan
It turned out really delicious! The seasoning was exactly the karaage flavor I was hoping for! I used a little less pepper for the kids, and it was just right!
🇯🇵 User from Japan
It was my first time making this, so I followed the recipe exactly at first. I felt the flavor was a little mild, so next time I think I might add a little salt as well as pepper. I usually just buy it, but it was easy enough to make myself, so that was nice. It was delicious!!
🇯🇵 User from Japan
I think it’s delicious. I thought the seasoning was good, but I prefer a slightly stronger flavor. In my own recipe, I add a little sesame oil as a hidden touch. I also learned that lightly squeezing the chicken before adding it is helpful.
🇯🇵 User from Japan
The coating had a different texture from the karaage I usually make, and it was delicious.
🇯🇵 User from Japan
The flavors soaked in beautifully and it was absolutely delicious! The coating was exceptional.
🇯🇵 User from Japan
I just cooked the chicken without deep-frying it, coated it in the sauce, and simmered it down 🥳 It turned out sooo delicious! I might have reduced it a little too much, so the flavor was pretty strong, but with a bowl of white rice, it seriously makes you want to keep eating!
