If you're a fan of fried chicken, you're going to love this Korean fried chicken recipe. It's crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Whether you're looking for a new way to prepare chicken or you're just craving something delicious, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients:
For the chicken: - 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon black pepper - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon onion powder - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 1 cup cornstarch - 1 cup cold water - Vegetable oil for frying For the sauce: - 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1/4 cup soy sauce - 1/4 cup rice vinegar - 1/4 cup honey - 1 tablespoon minced garlic - 1 tablespoon minced ginger - 1 tablespoon sesame oil - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and cold water until smooth. 3. Dip each piece of chicken into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. 4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F. 5. Working in batches, fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. 6. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to cool and drain any excess oil. 7. In a small saucepan, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 5-7 minutes. 8. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until coated, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve the Korean fried chicken hot with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, pickled vegetables, or coleslaw.
Nutrition:
This Korean fried chicken recipe yields about 8 servings. Each serving provides approximately: - Calories: 480 - Total fat: 22g - Saturated fat: 4g - Cholesterol: 95mg - Sodium: 820mg - Total carbohydrates: 44g - Dietary fiber: 1g - Sugars: 14g - Protein: 25g While this recipe is definitely indulgent, you can make some adjustments to make it a bit healthier. For example, you could use skinless chicken breast instead of bone-in chicken pieces, or bake the chicken instead of frying it. You could also use less oil in the batter and sauce, or swap out some of the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour or almond flour. However you choose to enjoy this Korean fried chicken recipe, one thing is for sure – it's a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any occasion.