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Crispy Chicken Tempura: Your New Favorite Easy Recipe

Discover the delightful crunch of Crispy Chicken Tempura, a quick and easy Japanese dish perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts Cut into strips for even cooking.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Low-sodium options recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Sake or water Acts as a tenderizer.
  • 1/2 teaspoon White/black pepper
For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Gluten-free flour works too.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Also gluten-free.
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature is best.
  • 1 cup Sparkling water Chilled still water can also work.
For Frying and Dipping
  • 2 cups Neutral oil (sunflower/vegetable) For frying.
  • 1/2 cup Ponzu sauce Mix soy sauce with lemon juice if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan
  • mixing bowls
  • slotted spoon
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare Chicken
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of ¼ to ⅓ inch and cut into strips roughly 1x3 inches.
Step 2: Marinate Chicken
  1. Mix crushed garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sake, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken strips and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Step 3: Make Batter
  1. Sift together flour and cornstarch in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk an egg and add chilled sparkling water to create a lump-free batter.
Step 4: Heat Oil
  1. Heat enough oil in a deep-frying pan to cover chicken pieces to 350°F (180°C), testing with a wooden spoon for readiness.
Step 5: Fry Chicken
  1. Coat the chicken in batter and fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
Step 6: Serve
  1. Arrange fried chicken on a plate and serve with ponzu sauce for dipping.

Notes

Keep batter and water cold for the best crispy texture. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and avoid sogginess.