Spicy Chicken Nanban Recipe
deep-fried spicy chicken in chili oil
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Chili Oil
Method
Marinate the Chicken
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, ginger, garlic, red chili flakes, and black pepper. Mix well.
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, preferably in the refrigerator.
Prepare the Breading
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add water. In a third bowl, place the cornstarch.
Fry the Chicken
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the marinade, dip it in flour, then egg mixture, and finally coat it with cornstarch.
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Fry the Chicken
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded chicken pieces and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Make the Chili Oil
Prepare the Chili Oil
In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the red chili flakes and sliced garlic, cooking until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
Serve
Serve the Dish
Drizzle the spicy chili oil over the fried chicken and serve hot.
