Description
Crispy, tender, and bursting with flavor, Hawaiian-style Mochiko chicken is a delightful dish that combines Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (enough for frying in a medium pot)
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the mochiko flour in another bowl, ready for dredging.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until itโs hot.
- Dredge each marinated chicken piece in mochiko, ensuring itโs covered evenly.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot, and enjoy this taste of Hawaii!
Notes
Consider serving alongside steamed rice or a Hawaiian-style salad for a complete meal. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg