Description
This Crispy Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken with Mango Aioli features juicy chicken thighs coated in a smooth batter, fried to a perfect crisp, and drizzled with a delightful mango aioli. Its irresistible flavor and straightforward preparation make it an ideal choice for a quick and tasty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce or gluten free tamari
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp (6 g) fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (80 g) mochiko flour (sweet rice flour)
- ½ cup (60 g) cornstarch
- 1½ lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch (5.08 cm) pieces
- ½ cup (120g) mayonnaise
- 1 fresh mango peeled and chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sriracha
- 1 tbsp (12 g) granulated sugar
- 4 cups (960 ml) canola oil for frying
- green onions sliced for garnish
- furikake for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and eggs. Whisk until mixed well.
- Add mochiko flour and cornstarch to the bowl, whisking until a smooth batter forms without dry pockets.
- Introduce chicken pieces to the batter, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Prepare mango aioli by blending mayonnaise, chopped mango, garlic, lime juice, sriracha, and sugar until smooth. Chill in an airtight container until needed.
- Heat canola oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 350°F (177°C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- Carefully fry 5 to 6 pieces of battered chicken at a time for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F or 74°C).
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and drain on a wire rack. Ensure oil returns to temperature between batches.
- Arrange chicken on a serving platter, drizzle with mango aioli, and garnish with green onions and furikake. Serve hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce.
Keep the mango aioli chilled until serving for the best flavor and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg