Crispy Mochiko Chicken Heaven

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 day
Total Time:
1 day 35 mins
Servings:
7

Ingredients

  • 5largeeggs

  • 1cupwhite rice flour

  • 1cupsoy sauce

  • 1cupchopped green onions

  • ½cupwhite sugar

  • cupcornstarch

  • 6clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1 ½tablespoonssalt

  • 1teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 5poundsboneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

  • 4cupsoil for frying, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix together eggs, rice flour, soy sauce, green onions, sugar, cornstarch, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken; stir to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

  2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Working in batches, cook battered chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crisp all over. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain fried chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.

Editor’s Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe7
Calories709
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
26%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
321mg
107%
Sodium
3821mg
166%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
16%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
16g
Protein
84g
167%
Vitamin C
8mg
8%
Calcium
80mg
6%
Iron
4mg
23%
Potassium
1028mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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