Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Chicken Tempura, where crispy, golden-brown chicken strips meet a light and airy batter. This Japanese-inspired dish is perfect as an appetizer, snack, or a vibrant addition to your bento box. Infused with ginger and garlic, each bite bursts with flavor while maintaining a juicy interior. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, this Chicken Tempura recipe is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup cake flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup ice-cold water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breast to an even thickness and cut into thin strips.
- Season: In a bowl, combine chicken strips with salt, pepper, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix well and let it sit.
- Make Batter: In another bowl, sift cake flour and cornstarch together with baking soda. Add the beaten egg and ice-cold water; stir gently until just combined (lumps are fine).
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat & Fry: Dip chicken strips into the batter and fry in batches for about 4 minutes until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg