Agedashi Chicken is chicken tender pieces that are lightly deep-fried and served in mildly flavored Dashi soup. This is an arranged dish of Agedashi Tofu, and chicken version is a fulfilling appetizer or even main entree.
What is Agedashi?
Agedashi is a dish in which ingredients are coated with potato starch, deep-fried, and served in a dashi broth garnished with grated daikon radish. Typical agedashi dishes include tofu (agedashi tofu). The combination of fried ingredients in the broth creates a smooth, starchy surface that provides a pleasantly unique texture. The grated daikon radish adds a slight spiciness and a refreshing taste, preventing the dish from feeling greasy despite the extra oil from deep-frying.
Tips and variations
- When coating with potato starch, lightly dust the ingredients to prevent them from becoming too greasy.
- Instead of chicken, tofu or vegetables like eggplant and zucchini can be used.
- Different toppings can easily change the flavor
- Lemon or any citrus juice adds a tangy taste.
- Grated ginger provides warmth and an extra zing.
- Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese seven-spice chili powder) adds heat.





What to serve with Agedashi Chicken
Agedashi Chicken makes a great dinner dish, but it also pairs well with alcoholic drinks. It goes especially well with hot sake or beer. When served alongside other small side dishes, it creates a truly satisfying dining experience..
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Agedashi Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken tenders
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sake
- 3 Tbsp potato starch
- 1/4 cup Daikon radish (grated)
- 1 green onion
- deep-frying oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with salt and sake, and let it sit for a few minutes. Then, coat it with potato starch.
- Peel and finely grate the daikon radish. Thinly slice the green onion, then set both aside.
- Prepare the Dashi Soup by combining all the ingredients in a medium pot and bringing it to a boil for a couple of minutes. Keep it warm.
- Heat oil over medium heat and deep-fry the chicken until fully cooked.
- Place the chicken in the soup, let it cook for a minute, then serve in bowls. Top with grated daikon radish and sliced green onion.
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