Korean Fried Chicken: A Flavor Explosion
Ola Recipes
This Korean Fried Chicken recipe is made with extremely crunchy chicken coated with an amazing sweet chili sauce that is ideal for any occasion, and is sure to please all.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 685 kcal
Main Ingredients:
- 1.4 kilograms 3 pounds whole chicken cut into pieces, or chicken wings/drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons of rice wine
- Two teaspoons of minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt 1 teaspoon fine sea
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 cup potato starch or corn starch
- Cooking oil for deep-frying rice bran oil is recommended
Korean Fried Chicken Sauce:
- Three tablespoons of tomato sauce or 3 tablespoons ketchup or tomato sauce
- 2. 2.5 teaspoons of 2 to 2.5 tablespoons of gochujang Korean chili paste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Two tablespoons of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Optional Garnish:
- Roasted sesame seeds
- Finely chopped or shred green onion
In an enormous mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with rice wine minced ginger salt, black pepper. Mix thoroughly to warrant that the pieces of chicken are evenly coated in the marinade.
Spread the potatoes starch on top of the chicken marinade and mix in a circular motion to thoroughly coat each piece. Set aside.
Prepare a large quantity of oil inside a large pan or fryer until it is at 175°C (347degF). Be careful to add the chicken pieces coated with batter in small batches, making sure not to crowd the pan. Grill for three to five minutes, until crispy and golden.
Remove the chicken and put it on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. Repeat the process with the rest of the chicken pieces.
To make the sauce, mix all ingredients for the sauce in a separate saucepan heating at a low to medium-low temperature until bubbling. Mix well before removing from the heat.
A large bowl of mixing combine the fried chicken in the sauce until it is evenly coated. Serve immediately, topped with green onions and sesame seeds If you'd like.
- It is essential to keep the temperature of oil steady for optimal cooking with a thermometer when there is one available.
- The leftover Korean Fried Chicken can be kept at room temperature in the fridge, however it could lose some crunch after being reheated.
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