Low Fat Chicken Tempura
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly light, this Low Fat Chicken Tempura is a guilt-free twist on the beloved Japanese classic. Crafted with tender strips of boneless, skinless chicken breast and a delicately airy batter made with ice-cold water, egg white, and just a touch of olive oil, this recipe delivers all the crunch without the deep frying. Perfectly pan-fried in a non-stick skillet, the chicken is paired with a zesty homemade dipping sauce infused with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and fresh grated ginger for a perfect balance of savory and tangy. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an easy, healthier way to enjoy tempura at home! Serve it hot, garnished with vibrant green onions, for a lean and flavor-packed meal the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Ice-cold water
- 1 Egg white
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onions (scallions)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, about 1 inch wide and 3 inches long.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
Slowly whisk in the ice-cold water and egg white, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add more oil as needed during cooking.
Step 5
Dip the chicken strips into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
Step 6
Place the battered chicken in the hot skillet, spacing them apart to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through and the batter is golden brown.
Step 7
While the chicken cooks, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
Step 8
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the skillet and drain briefly on paper towels.
Step 9
Serve the chicken tempura hot, garnished with chopped green onions, alongside the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (921.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1550.2 |
| Total Fat 60.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g | |
| Cholesterol 385.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4330.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.2g | |
| Protein 157.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 22.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 90.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1557.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories