Serves
4
4
Prep
20 minutes plus marinating
20 minutes plus marinating
Cook
15–20 minutes
15–20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb / 680 g boneless chicken thighs, cut evenly
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup / 120 g potato starch or cornstarch
- High-heat frying oil, as needed
- Lemon wedges, optional
Method
- Marinate chicken in soy, ginger, garlic and sesame oil under refrigeration for 30–60 minutes.
- Let excess marinade drip away and coat pieces in starch.
- Cook in suitable frying equipment in small batches.
- Confirm chicken reaches 165°F / 73.9°C.
- Drain on a clean rack and serve with lemon if desired.