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Crispy Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken for Flavorful Family Feasts

Crispy Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken for Irresistible Family Feasts

Crispy Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken offers gluten-free crunch and incredible flavor, making it a perfect family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Cut into 2-inch strips
For the Batter
  • 2 Eggs Binding agent for the batter
  • 1 cup Mochiko Flour Main batter ingredient
  • 1/2 cup Potato Starch Adds extra crispiness
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Provides umami flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Balances flavor with sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Mirin Adds sweetness and depth
  • 2 Scallions (Green Onions) Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 inch Ginger Grated
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Spicy Mayo For dipping; combine sriracha and mayo
  • 2 tbsp Furikake Japanese seasoning mix

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • mixing bowl
  • candy thermometer
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Mochiko flour, potato starch, eggs, sugar, soy sauce, Mirin, sliced scallions, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well blended.
  2. Add the 2-inch strips of chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. In a Dutch oven, pour enough oil to cover the bottom about 2 inches deep, and heat it to 350°F.
  4. Carefully add coated chicken pieces in small batches to the hot oil and fry each batch for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Once golden and crispy, transfer the fried chicken to a cooling rack placed over a baking sheet.
  6. Drizzle the spicy mayo and sprinkle furikake over the chicken before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine rice or Hawaiian macaroni salad for a complete meal.

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