Korean Fried Chicken
Korean fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food that will tantalize your taste buds with its crispy exterior and succulent interior. Coated in a crunchy batter and drenched in a sweet and spicy sauce, this dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. With easy preparation steps, you can whip up this delicious meal at home and impress your family and friends with every crunchy bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and gochugaru.
- Dip each chicken piece in beaten eggs, then roll in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan and fry chicken pieces for 7–8 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat until melted into a glaze.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg