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Korean Fried Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken

by Nabeela Kauser
Uncover the secrets of making mouthwatering Korean fried chicken. A culinary adventure that combines history, culture, and technique. No professional skills required – step into the world of Korean cooking today!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetiser
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken Drumsticks Or wings
  • 50 ml Soy Sauce
  • 50 ml Rice Vinegar
  • 30 ml Sesame Oil
  • 2 tsp Ginger Grated
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 50 g Brown Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 50 g Plain Flour
  • 50 g Cornflour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Oil For deep frying
  • Sesame seeds Optional, for garnish
  • Spring Onions Optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, and gochujang. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the chicken wings or drumsticks to the marinade and toss until they are well coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 180°C (350°F).
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for about 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Repeat the frying process until all the chicken is cooked.
  • Garnish the Korean Fried Chicken with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions (if desired).
  • Serve the Korean Fried Chicken hot as an appetizer or with steamed rice and pickled vegetables as a main dish.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of gochujang according to your preferred level of spiciness.
You can also serve Korean Fried Chicken with a side of kimchi for an authentic Korean experience.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 33gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1265mgPotassium: 506mgFibre: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 4mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Wings, Food, Fried Chicken, Recipe
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