Sep 24 2026
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Central's "korean" Crispy Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Seasoned crispy chicken breast, house Korean hot sauce, CKB Sauce, white cheddar, sweet pickles, and creamy coleslaw served on a brioche bun.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Korean Hot Sauce

Assembly

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate Chicken

    In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare Breading

    In a separate bowl, mix flour and cornstarch. Beat the egg in another bowl.

  3. 3

    Bread Chicken

    Remove chicken from marinade, dip into the egg, then coat in the flour mixture.

Frying Chicken

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry Chicken

    Carefully add chicken to the hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Making Korean Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.

  2. 7

    Coat Chicken

    Toss the fried chicken in the Korean hot sauce until evenly coated.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the bottom half of a brioche bun, place the crispy chicken. Top with a slice of white cheddar, sweet pickles, and creamy coleslaw. Cover with the top half of the bun.

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