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Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken

Crispy Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken for Your Next Family Feast

Enjoy a gluten-free, crispy Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken, perfect for family meals and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Mochiko Flour substitute with glutinous rice flour if needed
  • 0.5 cup Potato Starch can be replaced with corn starch
  • 2 large Eggs no substitute recommended
For the Marinade
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce ensure gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar coconut sugar can be an alternative
  • 2 tablespoon Mirin can replace with sugar and water
  • 2 tablespoon Scallions can substitute with chives
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
For Serving
  • 0.5 cup Spicy Mayo sriracha mixed with mayonnaise
  • Furikake optional, for added flavor

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • candy thermometer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Mochiko flour, potato starch, eggs, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, chopped scallions, minced garlic, and grated ginger until you achieve a smooth and creamy marinade.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Trim the chicken thighs into strips and coat them in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Heat Oil: In a Dutch oven, pour enough vegetable oil to submerge the chicken pieces. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Fry Chicken: Lower the marinated chicken strips into the oil in batches, frying for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Serve: Arrange the fried chicken on a platter and add spicy mayo and furikake as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to monitor oil temperature carefully for perfect frying results.

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