Cookwith - Memory Lane Chicken Karaage Bowl (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup gluten-free tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce, gluten-free)
• 2 tbsp sake (or dry white wine)
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup potato starch (or cornstarch, gluten-free)
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice (gluten-free)
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• Lemon wedges, for serving