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korean fried chicken recipe

Korean Fried Chicken Recipe: 5 Steps to Crispy Bliss


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy and flavorful Korean fried chicken.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken wings in the flour mixture.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Fry chicken in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  6. Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.
  7. Toss chicken in the sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve hot with sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional).

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less gochujang.
  • Let the chicken rest after frying for extra crispiness.
  • Pairs well with pickled radishes.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 pieces
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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