Spicy Korean Fried Chicken
A flavorful and crispy fried chicken recipe infused with spicy gochujang, perfect for gatherings or a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free flour)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 250g plain flour
- 250g corn flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 80ml water
- 2 eggs
- 120ml water
- 5 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 spring onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine chicken pieces with gochujang, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, chili flakes, salt, and white pepper. Let the mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix the plain flour, corn flour, salt, garlic powder, and white pepper in a separate bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs and add both quantities of water, mixing well.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the marinated chicken in the egg mixture, followed by the flour mixture.
- Place the chicken pieces in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, approximately 7-10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Mix gochujang, brown sugar, chili flakes, and chopped green chillies in a bowl for the sauce.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve the spicy Korean fried chicken garnished with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
Notes
Double coat the chicken for extra crunch. Adjust spices according to taste and always garnish for better presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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