Description
Korean fried chicken is a flavorful dish that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with a sweet-and-spicy glaze. This recipe offers an irresistible crunch and a perfect balance of savory and sweet, making it the ideal dish for gatherings, game nights, or cozy evenings at home. With its vibrant color and mouthwatering aroma, this Korean fried chicken is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat dry to ensure crispiness.
- In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, rice flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk eggs in another bowl. Dip chicken pieces in eggs first, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown (8-10 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, gochujang, honey/maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until slightly thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg