Description
Crispy Chicken Tempura is a delightful dish that elevates your home cooking to restaurant quality. This recipe features tender chicken strips coated in a light and airy tempura batter, creating a perfect balance of crunch and juiciness. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, this dish is ideal as an appetizer or as part of a bento box. Whether you’re hosting friends or treating your family to something special, Chicken Tempura is sure to impress. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can enjoy the flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- ½ cup cake flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ½ cup ice-cold water
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breast to even thickness and cut into strips.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic; let it sit.
- In a bowl, sift together cake flour, cornstarch, and baking soda. Add beaten egg and cold water; mix gently.
- Heat oil in deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat each chicken strip in batter and fry in batches for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg