Chicken Tempura With The Best Tempura Batter
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Chicken Tempura With The Best Tempura Batter, a dish that brings the essence of Japanese cuisine right to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breast enveloped in a light and airy batter, ensuring a perfectly crispy texture with every bite. Ideal for sharing with family or friends during gatherings, or simply enjoying on a cozy night in, this Chicken Tempura is sure to impress. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauces and sides for a complete meal experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large skinless chicken breast (about 125g)
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup cake flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- 3 cups oil for frying
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breast to even thickness and cut into strips.
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, black pepper, and salt for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the batter by whisking an egg; sift in cake flour and cornstarch while gradually adding cold water until just combined.
- Coat marinated chicken pieces in the batter.
- Heat oil to 350ºF (180°C) and fry chicken strips until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 124mg