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Out of all the chicken dishes that I prepare, my oldest son’s favorite is Mochiko chicken. He always squeals with delight when I tell him that I’m making it. You see, I don’t really care for fried chicken and I don’t make it very often. However, I do really like Mochiko fried chicken and I don’t mind making this treat for him every once in awhile.
Mochiko chicken is made using sweet rice flour (mochiko) that is mixed with soy sauce and various other ingredients. Unlike regular fried chicken, it has a unique salty and sweet flavor with a chewier, yet crisp crust. Mochiko chicken is a popular dish in Hawaii and you’ll often find it made using chicken wings, but I prefer boneless skinless chicken thighs because it’s a bit more satisfying than a tiny little wing 🙂
I skin/debone chicken thighs myself and use it to make chicken stock.
When I decided to post this recipe, I stumbled across the Koda Farms (brand I use) website and found the fascinating history of its founder, Keisaburo Koda. He was such an AMAZING man and if you have a chance, go over to the Koda Farms website and read about him. His family history and what happened to his farm/business after World War II sort of stuck a cord with me because my grandparents had a similar experience – I cried a little.
Okay, enough of that. You’re here for the recipe so I’ll get on with it.
Mochiko Chicken
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| Meal type | Main Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 3.5 - 5lb skinless boneless chicken thighs (cut into thirds)
- 2/3 cups cornstarch
- 1/3 cup mochiko
- 1/3 cup sugar (this can be cut down to 1/4 cup)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
- 2 eggs
- oil for frying
Optional
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seed
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Note
I don't use any pepper flakes (kids won't let me), but you can add 1/4 tsp. to add some heat. The 1/2 T. of sesame seeds are optional too, but I like to add them in for some extra sesame flavor without it being too overpowering.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
 In a large sealable container, combine all the ingredients and mix well. It will be on the thicker side, but will thin out as the chicken marinates. Set aside. | |
| Step 2 | |
 Cut chicken thighs into three equal pieces. | |
| Step 3 | |
 Add chicken to the mix and stir to coat well. Cover the container and let the chicken marinate overnight. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Remove chicken from refrigerator and stir until all chicken pieces are coated well. Some of the cornstarch mixture may have settled to the bottom, creating a thick paste, but just mix it back up. *The mixture will be thinner. Just make sure you coat each piece with the mix before frying. | |
| Step 5 | |
 Place about one inch of oil in your pan. Heat oil and fry pieces till golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve. | |
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Hi Erlene,
These wings look delicious, no wonder they’re your son’s favorite!
Thanks for this lovely recipe.
Amy
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I’m making this now. I just so happened to have all the ingredients. I was wondering if instead of red pepper flakes if adding a little siracha or red pepper paste would work to give it a little kick. Also was thinking of using the ckn to make tacos. Could you recommend a garnish? Maybe a cabbage type of slaw? Anything come to mind?
Sriracha would work. There are so many options for making a chicken taco but a cabbage or broccoli slaw tossed with an Asian dressing would work great.
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Just wanted to let you know I’ve featured this post this week at our What We Eat Wednesday Link Party! Have a wonderful week 🙂
-Kayla
what a delicious looking meal! thanks for sharing at wuw
That chicken looks delicious! I love different coatings for covering chicken with and this looks great. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great weekend!!
That look so delicious!!! Might have to give it a try!! Thanks for linking up to the first “Stumble Into The Weeked” Link up!!
Mandy
Thanks for coming over and sharing it on stumbleupon. I haven’t really explored this avenue of social media.
I’d love to try this for an interesting change. I love chicken anything so I think this would be fun.
This is such a detailed recipe! I love it. Thanks for linking up with us for Tasty Tuesday!
Yum, what a great recipe. Thanks for linking it up to Snickerdoodle Sunday!
OK, this one has me intrigued! I have never been able to find the Mochiko in my area. The first time I looked for it was to make an ice-cream filled Mochi. The rice flour I bought instead didn’t work well, but then I found a “glutinous” rice flour that worked better. Hoping that works for this as well. Can’t wait to try it! 🙂
If you were able to make mochi from the “glutinous” flour, you should be okay. This is going to give a crispy and chewy crust at the same time. The cornstarch and mochiko will settle at the bottom, but just mix it again before frying.
This looks delicious! I love frying chicken at home.
This looks to die for! Yumm! Can’t wait to try this one!
always looking for new recipes…and this looks yummy. Stopping by from Share your Stuff Tuesdays, have a great day.
I’ve never heard of Mochiko before, but this chicken looks delicious. I love the Asian flavours! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Hi Erlene – I’m not a huge fan of fried chicken either, but this looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party.
This looks absolutely wonderful! I pinned it to my Recipes board. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Four Seasons Blog Hop.
Your Mochiko Chicken looks awesome, I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing your special recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
I can see why this is your son’s favorite! It looks so delightful! It’s making me hungry! 😀 Can’t wait to give it a shot. I always need new yummy chicken recipes!
I love this recipe because it looks awesome and you can do all the prep work the night before! This would save me so much time! Pinning it right now!
I would love it if you’d link this up to the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop–it just went live a couple minutes ago!
Love this! I had never heard of mochiko. Can you find it in a quality grocery store (I have wegman’s and safeway here) or should it be ordered online?
You should be able to find it in the Asian section. Otherwise, you might have to purchase it from and Asian store.
I’ve never heard of Mochiko chicken, but this recipe looks amazing. I’m sure that my boys would love it too! Pinned!
Glad you stopped by and pinned. Let me know if you try it.
I don’t eat meat, but my husband would absolutely love this. Thanks for sharing on Serenity Saturday Party
G’day! Looks terrific and thank you for allowing me to learn something new!
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Cheers! Joanne
I am squealing right along with him – this looks fantabulous!!!! Thank you for linking up with us at the #WWDParty and sharing this great recipe. Have a wonderful weekend!
wow that recipe looks delicious! I am always looking for new chicken recipes -I am going to try it soon! thanks!
Thanks for stopping by. I noticed that you have a gluten free blog and this would make a great gluten free recipe. I hope you try it and let me know how you like it.
Sounds really good…where do you find the sweet rice flour? I would love to try this! Visiting from the Weekend Blog Block party!
It’s usually in the Asian section of the store or at an Asian Market. It’s the same flour used to make mochi (mochiko).
This looks awesome, and I love that it’s a Hawaiian recipe! Stopping by from the Northeast Bloggers Network Weekend Wonder Hop – have a good weekend!
Your chicken so moist and flavorful! Just stopping by from Foodie Friday. Have a wonderful weekend ahead. Blessings~
My family loves chicken and on some days am just our of ideas of what to make that tastes different and has texture. the pictures look amazing and the recipe is looks very easy…this is definitely something i will make. Thanks for sharing this on the pin junkie link party!