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Easy Chicken Tempura Recipe

Easy Chicken Tempura Recipe

Light, crisp chicken tempura with a quick dipping sauce. Perfect for weeknights or a fun appetizer spread.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for the batter
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch for the batter
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup ice-cold club soda keep very cold
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for dusting the chicken
  • 4 cup vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce for dipping
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Chill the club soda and place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes.
  • Slice chicken into thin strips. Pat dry, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F over medium heat. Set a rack over a sheet pan.
  • Whisk soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in the chilled bowl.
  • Beat the egg lightly, then stir it into the club soda. Pour into dry ingredients and mix briefly. Leave lumpy.
  • Dust chicken lightly with the extra flour, shaking off excess.
  • Dip floured chicken into the cold batter, letting excess drip back into the bowl.
  • Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes until pale golden and cooked through. Avoid crowding.
  • Drain on the rack and season with a pinch of salt. Serve hot with the dipping sauce.

Notes

Try replacing club soda with ice-cold lager for extra lift. For a spicy kick, whisk a pinch of cayenne into the flour. Keep the batter cold by setting the bowl over ice while you fry. Leftovers reheat best in a 400°F oven for 8–10 minutes to crisp back up.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chicken Tempura Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.