Recipe
Fried chicken with spicy sweet sauce & green onion salty sauce

Ingredients (2 servings)
| Chicken thigh | 1 (400g) |
|---|---|
| [A] Kadoya roasted sesame oil | 1 teaspoon |
| [A] Soy sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| [A] Kadoya roasted sesame oil | 1 teaspoon |
| [A] Grated ginger | 1 teaspoon |
| [A] Grated garlic | 1 teaspoon [A] Salt and pepper, to taste |
| [A] Salt and pepper, to taste | |
| 【Spicy sweet sauce】 | |
| [B] Soy sauce | 3 tablespoons |
| [B] Sugar | 3 tablespoons |
| [B] Mirin (sweet cooking rice wine) | 2 tablespoons |
| [B] Sake | 1 tablespoon |
| [B] Water | 1 tablespoon |
| 【Green onion sauce】 | |
| [C] Finely chopped green onion | 20g |
| [C] Water | 2 tablespoons |
| [C] Sake | 2 tablespoons |
| [C] Mirin | 2 tablespoons |
| [C] Lemon juice | 1 tablespoon |
| [C] Granulated chicken soup stock | 1/2 teaspoon |
| [C] Soy sauce | 1/2 teaspoon |
| [C] Salt | A pinch |
| Kadoya roasted sesame oil | 2 teaspoons |
| Roasted white sesame seed | 1 tablespoon |
| Flour | 2 tablespoons |
| Potato starch | 5 tablespoons |
| Oil for deep frying |
Directions (20 min)
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Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Put them in a bowl, rub them with [A], and let them stand for 20 to 30 minutes.
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While (1) is marinating, make two types of sauce. Mix [B] and [C] in separate heatproof containers and microwave (600W) for 2 minutes each, and leave to cool. When cooled, add 1 teaspoon each of sesame oil. Add roasted white sesame seeds for the sauce [B].
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Put flour in the bowl of (1) and rub it in well. Add potato starch, and sprinkle well. Shape the pieces one by one into a round shape by lightly grabbing each piece with hands.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer to 180℃, add (3) and deep fry for 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan, drain off the oil, and place on a plate.
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Serve (4) with the sauces from (2) and enjoy dipping the fried chickens.