Korean Fried Chicken
Korean fried chicken is a must-try culinary delight that combines a crispy exterior with juicy, flavor-packed meat. Coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, this dish transforms any meal into a festive occasion. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-follow recipe will have your friends and family asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, gochugaru, salt, and pepper for the coating.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the dry mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil over medium heat to create the glaze.
- Toss fried chicken in the glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg