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This Keto Karaage fried chicken is a delicious Japanese dish. The flavorsome marinade makes this recipe one of our absolute favorites. We made it keto friendly with just one ingredient change (see below).
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This Low Carb Karaage Chicken recipe makes six servings. One serving has 1g net carbs – the nutritional information includes one teaspoon of oil from frying for each serving.
Keto Karaage Chicken Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds of Chicken Thighs (about six pieces)
- 2 cloves of Garlic, finely crushed
- 1 teaspoon of Ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons of Tamari Sauce (Replace with soy sauce for non-Keto)
- 2 tablespoons of Sesame Oil
- ¼ teaspoon of Salt
- ¼ teaspoon of White Pepper, ground
- ¼ cup of Unflavored Protein Powder (Replace with 1/2 cup potato starch for non-keto)
- ¼ cup of Oat Fiber (leave out for non-keto)
How to Make Keto Karaage Chicken
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- Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces, big enough for about two bites, and place them into a mixing bowl.
- Add the garlic, ginger, tamari, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Leave to marinate for 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Heat your deep fryer to 180C/355F.
- In a small bowl, mix the protein powder and oat fiber.
- Add a small amount of chicken to the “flour,” coat lightly, shake off the excess, then place into the deep fryer. I recommend cooking in batches of about ten pieces at a time if you have a small benchtop fryer like this.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the chicken, is a deep golden brown color and cooked through.
- Serve with Sesame Mayonnaise and fresh lemon wedges.
Keto Japanese Fried Chicken – Karaage Chicken
This Keto Karaage Chicken is a delicious Japanese fried chicken dish. The flavorsome marinade makes this recipe one of our absolute favorites – and it’s so easy to make!
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Matt Dobson
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US Customary – Metric
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs
- 2 cloves Garlic finely crushed
- 1 teaspoon Ginger finely grated
- 2 tablespoons Tamari Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon White Pepper ground
- ¼ cup Unflavored Protein Powder
- ¼ cup Oat Fiber
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces, big enough for about 2 bites, and place into a mixing bowl.
1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs
Add the garlic, ginger, tamari, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2 cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon Ginger, 2 tablespoons Tamari Sauce, 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
Leave to marinate for 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Heat your deep fryer to 180C/355F.
In a small bowl, mix together the protein powder and oat fiber.
¼ cup Unflavored Protein Powder, ¼ cup Oat Fiber
Add a small amount of chicken to the “flour,” coat lightly, shake off the excess, then place into the deep fryer. I recommend cooking in batches of about 10 pieces at a time if you have a small benchtop fryer like this.
Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is a deep golden brown color and cooked through.
Serve with Sesame Mayonnaise and fresh lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
How To Store Karaage Chicken
Store karaage fried chicken in the fridge for up to 4 days. The cooked chicken can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Reheat karaage chicken by deep-frying, microwaving, or warming it in the oven.
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Looking for more delicious Keto Chicken recipes? Try our;
- Keto Teriyaki Chicken
- Keto Garlic Chicken Wings
- Keto Garlic Butter Chicken
- Keto Chicken Noodle Soup
To make a larger batch of this Keto Karaage Chicken recipe, adjust the servings above.
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Matt Dobson
I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.
4 thoughts on “Keto Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage Chicken)”
This was fantastic and now I’m using the breading to make a fried fish as well! Thank you!
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I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it!!
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Is protein/whey powder essential in your recipes or is it just for flavour? It is not on my grocery list and I’d like to keep it that way.
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Hi Wilma,
There is no flavor added from the unflavored protein powder, it is used as a flour substitute and is essential to the recipes that it is used in. If you don’t wish to purchase, I would recommend avoiding the recipes that include it.
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