How to Make the Perfect This Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Will Make You Crave More
Korean · Medium · 50 minutes min · 4 servings
A crunchy, juicy fried chicken recipe with a sweet and spicy glaze thats impossible to resist.
Why this recipe works
This This Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Will Make You Crave More recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 50 minutes minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 600 calories with 40g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 15 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken wings dry, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, and paprika.
Step 2: Coat with Cornstarch
Dredge the seasoned chicken wings in cornstarch until thoroughly coated.
Step 3: Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry the wings in batches until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
Step 5: Coat Chicken with Sauce
Remove fried chicken from the oil, and toss in the sweet and spicy sauce until well-coated.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, then serve hot.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- chicken wings → chicken thighs
- cornstarch → all-purpose flour
- gochujang → sriracha
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not drying the chicken before coating.
- Overcrowding the frying pan.
- Not heating the oil to the right temperature.
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 600 calories, 40g protein, 38g carbs, 34g fat, 2g fiber.
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