Chicken Tempura With The Best Tempura Batter
Indulge in the crispy delight of Chicken Tempura With The Best Tempura Batter! This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of restaurant-style tempura right in your kitchen, ensuring each bite is a perfect blend of tender chicken and a light, crunchy coating. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, this dish is quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes. Serve it hot with your favorite dipping sauces for an unforgettable culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 2 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large skinless chicken breast (about 125g)
- 1/2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup cake flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- ⅓ cup cold water
- 3 cups oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound and cut the chicken breast into strips (1 inch wide, 3 inches long).
- Marinate the chicken with black pepper, salt, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for 15 minutes.
- For the batter, mix egg, sifted cake flour, cornstarch, and cold water until just combined.
- Heat oil to 350ºF (180°C). Fry chicken strips in small batches until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately two chicken strips (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg