Jul 14 2026
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Korean Recipe

Inspired by Smoak BBQ
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Gochujang fried chicken, sweet sesame slaw, pickled cucumbers, kimchi aioli

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Ingredients

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Gochujang Fried Chicken

Pickled Cucumbers

Method

Gochujang Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken for Frying

    After marinating, remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge the marinated chicken in cornstarch until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large pot or deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Sweet Sesame Slaw

  1. 4

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage and grated carrot.

  2. 5

    Make the Dressing

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 6

    Combine Slaw and Dressing

    Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss well to combine and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Pickled Cucumbers

  1. 7

    Prepare the Pickling Mixture

    In a bowl, mix together rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

  2. 8

    Pickle the Cucumbers

    Add the thinly sliced cucumbers to the pickling mixture. Stir to coat all the slices. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Kimchi Aioli

  1. 9

    Make the Aioli

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped kimchi, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

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