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Miso Fried Chicken

Miso Fried Chicken

Miso Fried Chicken recipe with an umami-packed marinade and shatteringly crisp crust. Easy steps for juicy, golden chicken with a creamy miso mayo dip. Your new favorite fried chicken.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup yellow miso paste
  • 1 tbsp finely grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 800 g skinless chicken thighs cut into 2cm strips
  • 1 cup cornflour
  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper for sprinkling
  • q.s. baby mint or micro herbs optional, for garnish
  • q.s. pickled ginger to serve
  • ⅔ cup Japanese mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp hot English mustard
  • 2 tsp yellow miso paste
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • Deep-fry or candy thermometer
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Slotted spoon or tongs

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together yellow miso paste, grated ginger, crushed garlic, mirin, and rice vinegar until smooth.
  2. Add chicken strips and massage them into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, then let sit at room temperature for another 30 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pot or Dutch oven until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
  4. In another bowl, combine self-raising flour and cornflour for the dredge.
  5. Toss marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, pressing flour onto the chicken to create craggy bits.
  6. Fry chicken in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  7. In a small bowl, stir together Japanese mayonnaise, English mustard, yellow miso paste, and rice vinegar until smooth.
  8. Serve fried chicken on a platter, sprinkled with cayenne pepper, and accompany with miso mayonnaise and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

The miso marinade adds incredible flavor and helps keep the chicken juicy. Feel free to experiment with the types of miso you use! If you don't have mirin, you can substitute it with a mix of sake or dry white wine with sugar. For an extra crispy texture, don’t skip on the double-starch dredge! This dish is perfect for gatherings, and setting up a DIY bar with dipping sauces and garnishes makes it interactive and fun! Leftover fried chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in an oven to maintain crispiness.
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