Description
Korean Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining a perfectly crispy exterior with a succulent and flavorful interior. This homemade version rivals your favorite restaurant takeout, allowing you to enjoy a delightful meal at home with ease. Whether for game nights, family dinners, or impressing guests, this dish is versatile enough for any occasion. Prepare to indulge in the irresistible crunch and savory-sweet glaze that makes Korean Fried Chicken a beloved classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free optional)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- Canola oil for frying
- Sauce: ketchup
- gochujang paste
- honey
- brown sugar
- soy sauce
- minced garlic
- red pepper flakes
- sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing ketchup, gochujang paste, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Heat canola oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Dip each chicken piece into the eggs and then coat with the cornstarch mixture.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 6–8 minutes per batch).
- Toss cooked chicken with the prepared sauce in the pan until evenly coated.
- Serve warm and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg