Karaage Fried Chicken Recipe (1g Carbs) by My Keto Kitchen (2024)

This Keto Karaage fried chicken is a delicious Japanese dish. The flavorsome marinade makes this recipe one of our absolute favorites. We made it keto friendly with just one ingredient change (see below).

Not sure what oil to deep fry in? Read about the best oils for frying here.

This Low Carb Karaage Chicken recipe makes six servings. One serving has 1g net carbs – the nutritional information includes one teaspoon of oil from frying for each serving.

Keto Karaage Chicken Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds of Chicken Thighs (about six pieces)
• 2 cloves of Garlic, finely crushed
• 1 teaspoon of Ginger, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons of Tamari Sauce (Replace with soy sauce for non-Keto)
• 2 tablespoons of Sesame Oil
• ¼ teaspoon of Salt
• ¼ teaspoon of White Pepper, ground
• ¼ cup of Unflavored Protein Powder (Replace with 1/2 cup potato starch for non-keto)
• ¼ cup of Oat Fiber (leave out for non-keto)

How to Make Keto Karaage Chicken

1. Cut the chicken thighs into small pieces, big enough for about two bites, and place them into a mixing bowl.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, tamari, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Leave to marinate for 4 hours or overnight for best results.
4. Heat your deep fryer to 180C/355F.
5. In a small bowl, mix the protein powder and oat fiber.
6. Add a small amount of chicken to the “flour,” coat lightly, shake off the excess, then place into the deep fryer. I recommend cooking in batches of about ten pieces at a time if you have a small benchtop fryer like this.
7. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the chicken, is a deep golden brown color and cooked through.
8. Serve with Sesame Mayonnaise and fresh lemon wedges.

How To Store Karaage Chicken

Store karaage fried chicken in the fridge for up to 4 days. The cooked chicken can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Reheat karaage chicken by deep-frying, microwaving, or warming it in the oven.

Looking for more delicious Keto Chicken recipes? Try our;

• Keto Teriyaki Chicken
• Keto Garlic Chicken Wings
• Keto Garlic Butter Chicken
• Keto Chicken Noodle Soup

To make a larger batch of this Keto Karaage Chicken recipe, adjust the servings above.

Matt Dobson

I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.