Korean Fried Chicken: Known for its crispy texture and sauces like spicy gochujang

Here's a delicious recipe for Korean Fried Chicken, famous for its extra-crispy coating and spicy gochujang sauce.

Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 500g (1 lb) chicken wings or drumettes
• 1 cup cornstarch (or potato starch for extra crispiness)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cold water
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Sauce

• ¼ cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp ketchup (optional for extra flavor)

For Garnish

• Toasted sesame seeds
• Thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Pat the chicken wings or drumettes dry with paper towels.
   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, baking powder, and a bit of salt and pepper. Add cold water gradually, stirring until a thick, smooth batter forms.

2. Coat the Chicken:

   • Dip each piece of chicken into the batter, making sure it’s coated evenly.

3. Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
   • Fry the chicken in batches, without overcrowding the pan, for 8-10 minutes or until they’re lightly golden.
   • Remove the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes. Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C), then fry the chicken again for another 5-7 minutes until it’s crispy and golden brown.

4. Prepare the Sauce:

   • While the chicken is frying, make the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey (or sugar), rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and ketchup. Stir until smooth and let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes.

5. Coat the Chicken in Sauce:

   • Transfer the fried chicken to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss until every piece is well-coated.

6. Garnish and Serve:

   • Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken. Serve hot!

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Enjoy your Korean Fried Chicken with a side of pickled radish or rice!

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