Jul 13 2026
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Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time2h
Serves4

marinated fried chicken, cilantro lime rice, pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, red cabbage, fresno peppers, green onions, fried egg, hoisin sesame mayo, cilantro

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Cilantro Lime Rice

Pickled Vegetables

Fresh Vegetables

Hoisin Sesame Mayo

Fried Egg

Garnish

Method

Marinate the Chicken

  1. 1

    Step 1: Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and ensure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Prepare Cilantro Lime Rice

  1. 3

    Step 3: Cook the Rice

    Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

  2. 4

    Step 4: Flavor the Rice

    Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt.

Pickle the Vegetables

  1. 5

    Step 5: Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 6

    Step 6: Pickle the Vegetables

    Place the julienned carrots and daikon in a jar or bowl. Pour the warm pickling liquid over the vegetables. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

Fry the Chicken

  1. 7

    Step 7: Prepare for Frying

    In a bowl, combine cornstarch and all-purpose flour. Beat the egg in a separate bowl.

  2. 8

    Step 8: Coat the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and dip each piece first into the egg, then into the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.

  3. 9

    Step 9: Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).

  4. 10

    Step 10: Fry the Chicken

    Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Prepare Fresh Vegetables and Sauce

  1. 11

    Step 11: Prepare Fresh Vegetables

    Slice the cucumber, shred the red cabbage, and chop the green onions and Fresno peppers.

  2. 12

    Step 12: Prepare Hoisin Sesame Mayo

    In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, and sesame seeds until well combined.

Fry the Eggs

  1. 13

    Step 13: Fry the Eggs

    In a non-stick skillet, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Crack the eggs and fry until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, or to your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 14

    Step 14: Serve

    On a plate, serve the cilantro lime rice as the base. Top with fried chicken, pickled vegetables, fresh vegetables, and a fried egg. Drizzle with hoisin sesame mayo and garnish with chopped cilantro.

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