Follow these steps for perfect results
Chicken tenderloins
cut into strips
Nori seaweed
cut into strips
Soy sauce
Sake
Mirin
Beaten egg
beaten
All-purpose flour
Cut each chicken tenderloin into 2-3 strips lengthwise.
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, and mirin.
Rub the soy sauce mixture into the chicken strips to season.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat an egg.
Coat the seasoned chicken strips with the beaten egg.
Dredge the egg-coated chicken strips in all-purpose flour, ensuring they are fully covered.
Cut the nori seaweed into strips approximately the same size as the floured chicken strips.
Wrap each floured chicken strip with a strip of nori seaweed.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place the nori-wrapped chicken into the hot oil.
Deep fry for 3-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the nori is crispy.
Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately or pack into a bento box.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure oil is hot enough for crispy results.
Don't overcrowd the fryer.
Serve with tonkatsu sauce or Japanese mayo.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be prepped ahead of time, but best fried fresh.
Arrange fried chicken pieces in a bento box with other side dishes.
Serve with rice, pickled vegetables, and miso soup.
Pairs well with a dipping sauce like tonkatsu sauce or Japanese mayonnaise.
Crisp and refreshing to cut through the richness.
Acidity complements the umami flavors.
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Commonly found in bento boxes.
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