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Mochiko Chicken
Mochiko Chicken
Mochiko Chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish made with bite-sized pieces of chicken that have been marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings, then coated in mochiko (sweet rice flour) and deep-fried until crispy.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for coating)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, coat the marinated chicken pieces in the mochiko until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F.
- Dredge the mochiko-coated chicken pieces in cornstarch.
- Fry the chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with steamed rice and your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 619kcal (31%)Carbohydrates: 55g (18%)Protein: 33g (66%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 167mg (56%)Sodium: 1753mg (76%)Potassium: 466mg (13%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 193IU (4%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 31mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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