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Final presentation of mochiko chicken topped with spicy mayo, sliced green onions, and black sesame seeds in a decorative bowl.
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Mochiko Chicken

This Mochiko Chicken is a crispy, sweet-savory Hawaiian-style fried chicken marinated in a mochiko batter. It's crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion, Hawaiian, Japanese
Keyword: Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Crispy Buttermilk Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Crispy Chicken with Glaze, Crispy Mochiko Chicken Recipe, Crunchy Fried Chicken, Easy Asian Fried Chicken, Easy Fried Chicken, Extra Crispy Chicken, Fried Chicken with Sauce, Hawaiian Fried Chicken, Mochiko Chicken, Mochiko Chicken Thighs, Saucy Crispy Chicken
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs ~16 oz., cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup mochiko flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 scallions sliced

Optional Garnish

  • Sriracha mayo
  • Furikake
  • Extra sliced scallions

Instructions

  • Slice scallions and cut chicken into 1-inch chunks.
  • Mix mochiko flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add soy sauce, eggs, garlic, and scallions. Mix into a batter.
  • Toss chicken in batter and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken for about 7 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on a wire rack. Plate and garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g