Mochiko Chicken
A popular Hawaiian fried chicken marinated in a mochiko mixture.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 310kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons mochiko
- 5 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 Tablespoons sugar
- 5 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons mirin optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 inches ginger grated
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 scallions or green onions chopped
- 2 eggs
Chicken
- 2 lb chicken breast or chicken thighs
Frying Oil
Instructions
Prep Chicken
- Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.2 lb chicken breast or chicken thighs
Marinade
- In a large bowl, combine the marinade ingredients to make the marinade.5 Tablespoons mochiko, 4 Tablespoons sugar, 5 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons mirin, 2 cloves garlic, 2 inches ginger, 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 scallions or green onions, 2 eggs, 5 Tablespoons cornstarch
- Add the chicken pieces.
- Marinate chicken for one hour.
Fry Chicken
- Shake off excess marinade from each piece.
- Fry in hot oil (about one inch deep) until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.oil for frying
Notes
Adapted from: Foodland
Calories are approximate, as the marinating time and frying time will affect the final calorie count.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg