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Miso Fried Chicken

Miso Fried Chicken

Crispy and flavorful Miso Fried Chicken with a creamy miso mayonnaise dipping sauce. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 110 g yellow miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 60 ml mirin
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 800 g skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 cm strips
  • as needed vegetable oil, for frying
  • 110 g self-raising flour
  • 150 g cornstarch
  • as needed cayenne pepper, for sprinkling
  • as needed baby mint leaves or microgreens, optional garnish
  • as needed pickled ginger, for serving

Equipment

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Large pot for frying
  • Tongs or slotted spoon
  • Paper towels for draining
  • Whisk or immersion blender

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix the miso, ginger, garlic, mirin, and rice vinegar to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken strips to the marinade and toss to coat evenly, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Let the marinated chicken sit at room temperature for another 30 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 180°C (350°F).
  5. In a separate bowl, mix self-raising flour and cornstarch; dredge each marinated chicken piece in this flour mixture.
  6. Fry coated chicken pieces in small batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Transfer fried chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil and keep warm in a low oven.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together Japanese mayonnaise, mustard, miso, and rice vinegar for the miso mayonnaise.
  9. Serve the fried chicken with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, alongside the miso mayonnaise and garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If you can’t find yellow miso, use white miso instead; it’s milder but still delicious. For the miso mayonnaise, you can substitute Japanese mayonnaise with regular mayo, though the flavor will differ slightly. To maintain crispiness, store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven, not the microwave. Cooking in small batches helps achieve that perfect crunch, and for an extra-crispy result, consider double-coating the chicken before frying. Enjoy your cooking experience!
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