Appetizer for 4

Chicken Tempura

Name: Chicken Tempura
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts; 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 5 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 large egg; 1 cup cold sparkling water; vegetable oil (optional); preferred dipping sauce (optional)

$5.11for 415 minServes 4

Soy-seasoned chicken pieces are coated in a cold sparkling-water batter and fried until crisp and fully cooked.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Juice, 8.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.33Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.11

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceSalt and pepperFlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaOlive and cooking oilRelish, dressings, steak sauce

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Japanese Dairy-free Budget Appetizers Snacks

Typical price

$1.28 per serving$5.11 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts
2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 large egg
1 cup cold sparkling water
vegetable oil (optional)
preferred dipping sauce (optional)

Steps

Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and toss them with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
Whisk the flour, cornstarch, and baking soda in a bowl.
Whisk in the egg and cold sparkling water until just combined.
Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350 F in a 10-inch skillet.
Dip the chicken in the batter and fry in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Drain the pieces and cook until the centers reach 165 F.

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