Description
Korean Fried Chicken is your ticket to crispy, flavor-packed bliss right in your kitchen! This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple chicken breasts into a mouthwatering dish that boasts a crunchy double coating and a rich, spicy-sweet sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for everything from busy weeknights to special gatherings. Customize the spice level to suit your taste, and enjoy the satisfaction of making authentic Korean Fried Chicken at home. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to your new favorite comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free option available)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- Canola oil for frying
- Sauce ingredients: ketchup, gochujang paste, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper together; beat eggs in another bowl.
- Heat about two inches of canola oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Coat each chicken piece in beaten eggs followed by the cornstarch mixture; repeat for extra crunch.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes); remove and drain on a plate.
- Toss fried chicken pieces in the prepared sauce until well-coated.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 125mg