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Korean Fried Chicken

Embark on a culinary journey with our Korean Fried Chicken recipe. This classic Asian dish, while challenging, promises an exceptional taste experience worth every effort. Discover the flavor explosion that awaits!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetiser
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Chicken Breast, Drumsticks or Wings
  • 50 ml Soy Sauce
  • 30 ml Sesame Oil
  • 50 ml Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Ginger Grated
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 50 g Brown Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 50 g Plain Flour
  • 50 g Cornflour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Oil For deep frying
  • Sesame seeds Optional, for garnish
  • Spring Onions Optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, and gochujang in a large mixing bowl. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade and toss them until they are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chicken to marinate.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to a temperature of 180°C (350°F).
  • Take the chicken out of the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Coat each piece of chicken with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for approximately 8-10 minutes or until the chicken turns golden brown and crispy. Once done, remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Repeat the frying process until all the chicken is cooked.
  • If desired, garnish the Korean Fried Chicken with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
  • Serve the Korean Fried Chicken hot as an appetizer, or as a main dish with steamed rice and pickled vegetables.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of gochujang according to your preferred level of spiciness.
You can also serve Korean Fried Chicken with a side of kimchi for an authentic Korean experience.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 33gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1265mgPotassium: 506mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Wings, Cooking, Food, Fried Chicken, Recipe
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