noun
deep-fried chicken; chicken karaage
Japanese-style fried chicken, typically marinated and coated in potato starch or flour before deep-frying. A popular dish in bento, izakaya, and home cooking.
今夜のおかずは鶏唐揚げにしよう。
Let's have chicken karaage for dinner tonight.
この店の鶏唐揚げは外がカリッとしていて美味しい。
The chicken karaage at this restaurant is crispy on the outside and delicious.
Compound of 鶏 (tori, 'chicken') and 唐揚げ (karaage, 'deep-fried food'). The term 唐揚げ itself is believed to derive from Chinese cooking techniques introduced to Japan.