Korean Style Fried Chicken Recipe
Served with spicy sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Spicy Sauce
Frying
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken wings to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).
Preparing the Spicy Sauce
- 3
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions until well combined.
- 4
Set Aside
Set the spicy sauce aside for later use.
Frying the Chicken
- 5
Prepare the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).
- 6
Coat with Cornstarch
Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge and coat each piece with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- 7
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken wings into the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Drain the Chicken
Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 9
Toss in Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken wings with the prepared spicy sauce until they are evenly coated.
- 10
Serve
Serve the Korean-style fried chicken hot, garnished with additional sesame seeds and green onions if desired.