Description
Crispy Chicken Tempura is a delightful dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. With its light and airy tempura batter, this recipe delivers juicy chicken strips that are golden brown and perfectly crunchy. Ideal as an appetizer, main course, or bento box addition, Chicken Tempura is versatile enough for any occasion. The combination of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic enhances the chicken’s natural flavors, ensuring each bite is savory and satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this dish makes for an impressive yet simple meal that will surely impress family and friends.
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
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup cake flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup ice-cold water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breast to an even thickness and cut into strips.
- Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic; let sit.
- In a bowl, sift cake flour, cornstarch, and baking soda. Add beaten egg and cold water; mix until just combined.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
- Dip each chicken strip into the batter and fry in batches for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 105mg