In Japan, tempura has a great culture. Tempura batter is very similar to the original pancake batter. This crispy, light, airy breading is very versatile, it can be used to make meat, seafood, vegetables and even fruit. I will use it for chicken breast in this recipe.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHICKEN BREAST TEMPURA
Heat up oil to 375 degrees F (190 °C) and start preparing the tempura batter. Instead of the classic breading, the tempura method is quick and consist of only a few steps. Just toss it into the batter you want to make and it will be crispy in moments.
Start by preparing the chicken breast. Cut it into strips and if needed tenderize (Tip: put the meat in a sandwich bag or cover it with a piece of plastic wrap and tenderize), then season with salt and pepper.
As a first step to make tempura batter, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt.
In the second step, just before frying, mix the egg yolk with the icy water, pour them into the flour mixture little by little and stir them with a fork. It does not matter if the batter is lumpy, do not have to mix it perfectly like a pancake batter.
In the third step, just dip the prepared chicken breasts into the batter then drop them into the hot oil and fry until both sides are slightly browned.
When the chickens are fried remove them on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with tabbouleh salad or your favourite side dish and enjoy!
Chicken Breast Tempura Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless)
- ½ cup flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 pinch of baking soda
- 1 cup icy cold water
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups oil (sunflower)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts and if needed tenderize them then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat up oil to 375 degrees F (190 °C).
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt.
- Just before frying, mix the egg yolk with the icy cold water, pour them into the flour mixture stir them with a fork.
- Dip the prepared chicken breasts into the batter then drop them batter-coated in the hot oil and fry until both sides are slightly browned. When it is done, serve with tabbouleh salad and enjoy!
- When the chickens are fried remove them on a plate lined with paper towels.