I tried using yuzu kosho for fried chicken, and to my surprise, it became a family favorite! Now it’s a go-to dish that my family often requests—especially perfect with a cold beer. The breading is a mix of rice flour and potato starch, making it light and crisp.
It may not exactly be “low-calorie,” but the crunch is so addictive you won’t be able to stop! It also stays delicious even when cold, so it’s great for bento boxes.
20 minutes
+ additional marinating time
Ari
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 7oz boneless chicken thighs (200g)
- 2tbsp rice flour
- 2tbsp potato starch
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- A1tbsp sake
- A1/2tsp shirodashi (Japanese soup base)
- A1/5tsp yuzu kosho (Japanese yuzu chili paste)
- A1tsp sugar
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade A (sake, shirodashi, yuzu hosho, and sugar). Massage well, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- 3
Arrange the marinated chicken on a tray and coat evenly with rice flour and potato starch.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil to 340°F (170°C). Fry for 3 minutes on one side, then 2–3 minutes on the other side. Just before removing, lift the chicken in and out of the oil with chopsticks to let the coating crisp up.
RecipeID
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Tips & Notes
・No need for double frying! Simply lifting the chicken in and out of the oil just before finishing makes the coating extra crispy.
・Coat the chicken evenly with a thin layer of rice flour and potato starch.
・Yuzu kosho varies in saltiness depending on the brand, so adjust the amount to taste.
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Nice to meet you. I create recipes based on the hearty bento boxes I prepare daily for my family. My motto is "filling main dishes and simple side dishes." As a licensed cook with six years of culinary training in Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines, I utilize my experience to teach cooking methods clearly and simply, making them approachable for beginners.