Karaage Chicken and Spicy Mayonnaise Kewpie Recipe - NomList (2024)

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Kewpie. All opinions are completely my own, based on my own experience.

There's nothing better than a delicious plate of fried chicken. This scrumptious, unctuous, and indulgent dish is loved all across the globe with different delectable interpretations for each culture.

One of the most juiciest forms of fried chicken is the well-known Japanese dish, Karaage. The lightly-battered and crispy texture accompanied by juicy, tender and moist chicken thighs takes "chicken nuggets" to a whole new culinary level.

Though the chicken is absolutely to die for, the true star of this dish is the dipping sauce. The spicy Kewpie Mayonnaise truly elevates the "umami" pop in every crunchy bite. The dish would not be the same without it.

Whenever I go to my favorite Izakaya or ramen shop, I've always made it a custom to order this dish as an appetizer. This dish has always been near and dear to my heart, so I decided to create this recipe so you can enjoy this delightful appetizer in the comfort of your own home.

So without further ado, let's begin!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lbs of chicken thighs (1 inch cubes)
  • 1/4 cup corn starch/potato starch
  • 1/4 cup of flour
  • 4 cups of Canola Oil

First, wash the chicken thighs and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces. The smaller you cut them, the easier they are to fry.

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Next, mix in a bowl the soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and garlic for the marinade.

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Place the cut chicken into a plastic bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Remember to squeeze as much air out as possible when you zip. Place in the refrigerator for about 17-20 minutes.

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Heat the canola oil in a wok or pot. Bring the temperature up to around 320-355 degrees Fahrenheit and be sure to use a thermometer when handling hot oil.

If you need a great wok for cooking asian food, check out this one.

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Once the chicken is marinaded, remove from the bag and add it into a large mixing bowl. Prepare 1/4 cup of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of flour into another small bowl and mix.

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Add the flour mixture to the chicken in the larger bowl and coat the chicken. It doesn't have to be coated evenly since the uneven coat will give the special Karaage fried texture and finish.

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Test the oil to make sure it's hot enough by adding a bit of flour into the oil. If it puffs up, your oil is ready to go!

Add between 3-5 pieces of chicken at one time. Do not add more or else the temperature of the oil will drop drastically and make your finished product very greasy.

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After the chicken is fried, place it on a drying rack to rest.

This is the rack baking sheet I use, and it works so well for any fried foods!

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of Kewpie Mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Sriracha
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

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Add all the ingredients together and whisk away! It's the perfect dipping sauce for karaage chicken and all kinds of delicious Japanese food. It also goes really well with sushi!

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Karaage Chicken and Spicy Mayonnaise Kewpie Recipe

A delicious take on the Japanese classic fried chicken featuring a delectable Kewpie Mayonnaise spicy dipping sauce.

CourseAppetizer

CuisineJapanese

Keywordchicken, fried chicken, japanese fried chicken, karaage, kewpie mayonnaise

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1lbchicken thighscut 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4cupcorn starch or potato starch
  • 1/4cupflour
  • 4cupscanola oil
  • 3tbspsoy sauce
  • 4tbspmirin
  • 2tbspminced garlic
  • 2tbspminced ginger
  • 1/2cupKewpie Mayonnaise
  • 3tbspsriracha
  • 3tbspsoy sauce

Instructions

Karaage Chicken

  1. First, wash the chicken thighs and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces. The smaller you cut them, the easier they are to fry.

  2. Next, mix in a bowl the soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and garlic for the marinade.

  3. Place the cut chicken into a plastic bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Remember to squeeze as much air out as possible when you zip. Place in the refrigerator for about 17-20 minutes.

  4. Heat the canola oil in a wok or pot. Bring the temperature up to around 320-355 degrees Fahrenheit and be sure to use a thermometer when handling hot oil.

  5. Once the chicken is marinaded, remove from the bag and add it into a large mixing bowl. Prepare 1/4 cup of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of flour into another small bowl and mix.

  6. Add the flour mixture to the chicken in the larger bowl and coat the chicken. It doesn't have to be coated evenly since the uneven coat will give the special Karaage fried texture and finish.

  7. Test the oil to make sure it's hot enough by adding a bit of flour into the oil. If it puffs up, your oil is ready to go!

    Add between 3-5 pieces of chicken at one time. Do not add more or else the temperature of the oil will drop drastically and make your finished product very greasy.

  8. After the chicken is fried, place it on a drying rack to rest.

Spicy Mayonnaise and Karaage Dipping Sauce Kewpie Recipe

  1. Add all the ingredients together and whisk away! It's the perfect dipping sauce for karaage chicken and all kinds of delicious Japanese food. It also goes really well with sushi!

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FAQs

Is Kewpie healthier than normal mayonnaise? ›

American-made mayo has a slight edge when comparing nutrition labels. Because Kewpie contains only egg yolks, its cholesterol level is higher than American-made mayo that uses the whole egg, like Hellman's. Kewpie has 25 grams of cholesterol per tablespoon, compared to 5 grams in Hellman's.

What is the difference between mayo and kewpie mayo? ›

Kewpie is made with egg yolks so it's richer.

For starters, Kewpie mayonnaise — which is made with egg yolks and not whole eggs — has a richer, more velvety texture than regular store-bought mayo. It is not surprising, since they use a high proportion of yolks, which give it an egg-forward flavor.

What makes Kewpie Mayo so special? ›

KEWPIE Mayonnaise is an "egg yolk type" mayonnaise, which contains egg yolk instead of whole egg. The secret of distinctively rich flavor is egg yolk.

Can you use Kewpie mayo instead of regular mayo? ›

In short, you can use Kewpie mayo anywhere you'd use regular mayonnaise, to spread on sandwiches, to bind egg salad, chicken salad and potato salad, to make a filling for deviled eggs, as a base for creamy dips or for glossy marinades or dressings, particularly one destined for Caesar Salad.

Should Kewpie mayo be refrigerated? ›

Yes, we suggest refrigerating them after opening. When did Kewpie launch its award winning Deep Roasted Sesame Dressings & Marinade? In 2000, the flavorful, bold, and rich Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing & Marinade was launched and won an award in 2016.

Does Kewpie mayo taste like Miracle Whip? ›

The egginess is certainly stronger because of the yolk content, but it isn't overpowering. There's no added sugar, so it doesn't have that cloying sweetness of a Miracle Whip." Its flavor is described as more "assertive" than common American brands.

Is there MSG in Kewpie mayo? ›

Ingredients: Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Soybean Oil), Egg Yolk, Vinegar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Spice, Natural Flavor.

Why does Kewpie taste sour? ›

Vinegar. Vinegar is used to prevent the mayonnaise from spoiling, as well as adding flavour to the mayonnaise. The special sour taste from mayonnaise also adds deliciousness when eaten with other dishes.

What is the healthiest mayo? ›

When looking for a healthy version of mayo, you want to find one that has a cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oil, such as expeller-pressed safflower oil or cold-pressed avocado oil. Cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oils were made with the least amount of processing, meaning the oil was pressed out of the plant.

Does Kewpie go bad? ›

It is suggested by the brand to keep opened Kewpie Mayonnaise refrigerated to prevent the condiment from going bad quicker than it should. It stays good for about a month to two in the refrigerator once opened. In general, Kewpie Mayo will last a year unopened if stored in a cool and dark place like a pantry.

Why is Kewpie mayo in a bag? ›

KEWPIE Mayonnaise is packed in a bottle designed to shut the oxygen out. Oxidization of oil from exposure to oxygen is the enemy of great flavor. Kewpie Mayonnaise 500g (Product of Japan) comes in a bottle made of multi-layered plastic that's designed to keep oxygen out, keeping the flavor in.

What mayo is closest to Kewpie Mayo? ›

Substitutes. Add sugar and rice vinegar in a pinch to make Kewpie mayo with regular mayo. It will not be the same as it lacks the rich egg yolk flavors, but this is the closest substitution. For 1 cup of American mayonnaise (I use Best Foods/Hellmann's Mayonnaise), add 2 Tbsp rice vinegar and 1 Tbsp sugar.

Is Kewpie mayo healthy? ›

Like American mayo, Japanese mayo is high in calories and fat—1 tablespoon of Kewpie mayo contains 100 calories and 10 grams of fat, or 16% of your Daily Value. However, it's relatively low in sodium, 4% of your Daily Value, and contains no carbs or sugar.

Does Costco have Japanese mayo? ›

Kewpie Japanese Style Mayonnaise, 24 fl oz | Costco.

What is the healthiest version of mayonnaise? ›

Canola oil, avocado oil and olive oil mayonnaise are available as “healthier” options. Both are higher in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, but the calories are the same. Additionally, olive oil-based versions tend to combine olive oil with other vegetable oils so that the flavor isn't too overpowering.

Is Kewpie just mayonnaise? ›

Apparently Kewpie is different from American mayonaise because it is made with only egg yolks, Japanese rice vinegar and no added salt or sugar. The mayonaise looks exactly like in the photographs. Very simple packaging in easy squeeze plastic bottle.

What is the difference between Vietnamese mayonnaise and regular mayonnaise? ›

Unlike American mayonnaise, which uses whole eggs and white vinegar, the Vietnamese version uses only yolks, much like Japan's famous Kewpie mayonnaise. Though both have similar base ingredients, Kewpie uses rice or apple cider vinegar, while Vietnamese-style mayo doesn't often include vinegar at all.

How much fat is in Kewpie mayonnaise? ›

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size15 g
Total Energy110 kcal
Energy from Fat110 kcal
Energy from Saturated Fat15 kcal
Total Fat12 g
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