Step 1

Prepare these ingredients.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine chicken, salt, pepper, soy sauce, sake, ginger, garlic, and mix thoroughly using a light kneading motion. Marinate for about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil to 170 degrees Celsius (338 degrees Fahrenheit).

Step 4

Drain extra marinade from the chicken. Dredge the chicken in potato starch, and then, pat the excess flour off the chicken.

Step 5

Deep-fry the chicken right away for about 4 to 5 minutes. Don’t touch the chicken for the first one minute to prevent the flour coating from coming off the chicken.

Step 6

After one minute, stir the chicken several times. It helps the moisture to evaporate, and it makes the chicken crispy.

Step 7

Take the chicken out and drain excess oil.