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Korean Fried Chicken

Crispy Korean Fried Chicken You’ll Want to Make Tonight

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Enjoy this flavorful Korean Fried Chicken recipe that’s crispy, customizable, and perfect for dinner, ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breast Boneless, skinless, cut into one-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Cornstarch For coating
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 2 cups Canola oil For frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup For tangy sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang or chili sauce Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1/4 cup Honey For sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar For additional sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Consider low-sodium
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for extra heat
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil For a nutty finish
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening the sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water To adjust sauce consistency

Equipment

  • Deep frying pan
  • whisk
  • Thermometer
  • Shallow bowls
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Korean Fried Chicken
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and a splash of water until smooth.
  2. Prepare Coatings: In a shallow bowl, mix equal parts cornstarch and all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat two eggs until frothy.
  3. Heat Oil: Pour about 2 inches of canola oil into a deep frying pan and heat it to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the beaten eggs, then toss it in the cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
  5. Fry Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil, frying them in batches for about 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Finish Preparation: Drain excess oil and toss the hot chicken in the prepared spicy sauce.
  7. Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, serve warm with sides like pickled radishes or coconut rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Maintain oil temperature for optimal crispiness, and enjoy customizing your sauce to suit your taste.

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