Try this Japanese style fried chicken more commonly known as Karaage.  It’s got everything you want in a snack because it is crispy, juicy and salty.  Make this into a healthy meal by serving with brown rice and sautéed vegetables.

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of fat and cut into1-inch chunks), 2 tbsp. soy sauce, 2 finely minced cloves garlic, 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger, 1 quart peanut oil, 1/4 cup corn starch, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, salt and pepper, 1 finely sliced scallion, 1 lemon

Procedure:

1.  Marinate chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, garlic and ginger.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 8 hours.

2.  Heat oil in a wok or large pan set over high heat.

3.  Combine corn starch and flour in a medium bowl.  Toss the marinated chicken in the flour mixture until well coated.  Shake to remove excess flour.

4.  Fry the chicken pieces, stirring occasionally, and cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.

5.  Drain chicken pieces on paper towels and season with salt and pepper.  Garnish with scallions and lemon wedges before serving.