Chicken Tempura
This Chicken Tempura is a crunchy, flavorful delight! Perfectly battered chicken served with your favorite dipping sauce!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tempura:
- 1 pound chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
- 2.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- to taste vegetable oil for frying
- to taste preferred dipping sauce optional
Instructions
Instructions:
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken - Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Marinate with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- Step 2: Make the Batter - Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, combine beaten egg with cold sparkling water, then mix with the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Step 3: Heat the Oil - Heat vegetable oil to 350°F - 375°F in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot.
- Step 4: Fry the Chicken - Dip marinated chicken into the batter and fry in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy - Serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
- Thermometer
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Paper Towels
Notes
- Use cold sparkling water for a lighter batter.
- Don't overcrowd the frying pot.
- Serve immediately for the best crispiness.
- Try various dipping sauces like ponzu or sweet chili.