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Zantare (Japanese Fried Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce)

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 50 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken

    • 🍗 500g chicken thighs

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 50g sliced onion
    • 40g sliced red paprika

  • Coating

    • Potato starch as needed

  • Oil

    • Salad oil as needed

  • Marinade

    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
    • 🧄 2 tsp grated garlic
    • 2 tsp grated ginger

  • Sweet and Sour Sauce

    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 1 tbsp mirin
    • 🧂 1 tsp sugar
    • 2 tsp vinegar
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce

STEPS

1

Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bag, add marinade ingredients, and massage. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.

2

Slice the onion thinly and the red paprika horizontally into thin slices.

3

In a small pot, combine sweet and sour sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve sugar, then remove from heat. Add onion and paprika to the sauce and mix well.

4

Drain the marinated chicken and coat each piece with potato starch.

5

Heat salad oil to 170°C in a pot. Fry chicken pieces for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

6

Plate the fried chicken and pour the sweet and sour sauce over it.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

450

Calories

  • 25g
    Protein
  • 30g
    Carbs
  • 20g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use fresh chicken thighs for juicier results.Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the sauce to your preference.Pair with steamed rice or enjoy as a snack with beer.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.