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Would you care for super crunchy chicken that is coated with hugely addictive homemade Korean sweet chili sauce? Then read on.
T
his Korean fried chicken is perfect for any occasion and Iâm sure everyone will fall in love with it instantly. Learn how to make it in three simple steps!
Korean fried chicken (KFC) is a popular snack and appetizer.
Growing up in Korea, though, we often had it as our weekend dinner. It provided us an easy and lazy night dinner solution because all you need to do was call up your local KFC store (of which there are many to choose from), order the types of chicken you want then they will deliver it to your door step within 30 mins. And, all for this under US $10! (Nowadays it costs a bit more than this of course.)
Anyhow, there are a few different types of Korean fried chicken available on the market, but the most famous one would be
spicy Korean fried chicken
(Yangnyeom Chicken, ěë
ěší¨)!
Yangnyeom chicken is double deep fried chicken that is coated with sticky, spicy and sweet sauce. In my opinion, the taste and the sensation is almost magical! Itâs super delicious and addictive!
Also, Korean fried chicken is often associated with beer. I donât know the reasons, but they sure go well together! (Though my preference is pairing it with this
ginger beer
 since I donât drink alcoholic beverages often.)
Anyway, I hope you try my KFC recipe soon! You wonât be disappointed!
P.S. I also have a similar recipe called
Korean popcorn chicken
. This is a popular Korean street food if you want to try it out. Itâs made with boneless chicken and with less spicy and less garlicy sauce. Nonetheless, itâs just as delicious as this Korean fried chicken recipe!
Ingredients for Korean Fried Chicken
MAIN
1.4 kg / 3 pounds whole chicken, cut into pieces or chicken wings / drumsticks / boneless chicken thigh â choose from these based on your preference, rinsed
2 Tbsp
rice wine
2 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup
potato starch
or corn starch
Some cooking oil for deep frying (I used
rice bran oil
)
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SAUCE
3 Tbsp tomato sauce / ketchup
2 Tbsp to 2 1/2 Tbsp
gochujang
(Korean chilli paste)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp
soy sauce
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 TbspÂ
sesame oil
OPTIONAL â TO GARNISH
roasted sesame seeds
green onion, finely chopped or shredded using
this tool
*1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml
**Learn about
Korean ingredients
How to Make Korean Fried Chicken
1. In a bowl, place the chicken, rice wine, ginger, salt and black pepper. Combine them well. Then evenly coat the chicken with the starch and set side.
(To get the effect like the below picture, dip the individual chicken pieces into the bowl of starch, roll the chicken around a bit then take them out and set aside.)
2. In a deep saucepan (or frier) add a generous amount of oil and heat it until the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Start adding the battered chicken carefully and fry them until they cook (between 3 to 5 mins, depending on the size of chicken). Do not overcrowd the pan. (It might be useful to use a
grease splatter screen
if you have one. Itâs super handy! It minimises oil splatter.)
Take out the done chicken and place them onto some kitchen paper while frying the remaining chicken pieces. Once the first set of deep frying is completed, quickly scoop out any floating debris from the oil using a skimmer. Then deep fry the chicken again when the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Fry them until the batter is golden and crisp. (The second time frying is shorter than the first time, 2 to 3 mins)Â Set aside.
3. In a separate saucepan, add in the Korean fried chicken sauce ingredients (listed above). Heat the sauce over low to medium heat and stir well. Once it starts bubbling, remove the pan from the heat.
Place the double fried chicken into a large mixing bowl then pour the fried chicken sauce over the chicken to coat. Mix them lightly and thoroughly. Alternatively, serve the fried chicken and the sauce separately and use the sauce as a dipping sauce.
Once all the chicken is coated with the sauce, serve it hot immediately. Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for a day or two and eaten cold. But it wonât be as crunchy.
Side Dishes to Serve with Korean Fried ChickenÂ
Pickled radish
and
pickled cucumbers
are popular side dishes to serve with Korean fried chicken. These will help you wash out the oily taste from the fried chicken if you have it.
MAIN
â˘
1.4
kg
whole chicken
(3 pounds), cut into pieces or chicken wings / drumsticks / boneless chicken thigh â choose from these based on your preference, rinsed
â˘
2
Tbsp
rice wine
â˘
2
tsp
minced ginger
â˘
1
tsp
fine sea salt
â˘
1/2
tsp
ground black pepper
â˘
1
cup
potato starch
or corn starch
â˘
Some
cooking oil
for deep frying (I used rice bran oil)
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SAUCE
â˘
3
Tbsp
tomato sauce
/ ketchup
â˘
2
Tbsp
gochujang
(Korean chilli paste), add 1/2 Tbsp more to make it spicier
â˘
1/4
cup
honey
â˘
1/4
cup
brown sugar
â˘
2
Tbsp
soy sauce
â˘
2
Tbsp
minced garlic
â˘
1
Tbsp
sesame oil
OPTIONAL â TO GARNISH
â˘
toasted sesame seeds
â˘
green onion
finely chopped or thinly shredded
 In a bowl, place the chicken, rice wine, ginger, salt and black pepper. Combine them well. Then evenly coat the chicken with the starch and set side.Â
(To get the effect like the picture, dip the individual chicken pieces into the bowl of starch, roll the chicken around a bit then take them out and set aside.)
In a deep saucepan (or frier) add a generous amount of oil and heat it until the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Start adding the battered chicken carefully and fry them until they cook (between 3 to 5 mins, depending on the size of chicken). Do not overcrowd the pan.Â
(It might be useful to use a grease splatter screen if you have one. Itâs super handy! It minimises oil splatter.)Â
Take out the done chicken and place them onto some kitchen paper while frying the remaining chicken pieces.Â
Once the first set of deep frying is completed, quickly scoop out any floating debris from the oil using a skimmer. Then deep fry the chicken again when the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Fry them until the batter is golden and crisp. (The second time frying is shorter than the first time, 2 to 3 mins) Set aside.
In a separate saucepan, add in the Korean fried chicken sauce ingredients (listed above). Heat the sauce over low medium heat and stir well. Once it starts bubbling, remove the pan from the heat.Â
Place double fried chicken into a large mixing bowl then pour the fried chicken sauce over the chicken to coat. Mix them lightly and thoroughly.Â
Alternatively, serve the fried chicken and the sauce separately and use the sauce as a dipping sauce.
Once all the chicken is coated with the sauce, serve it hot immediately. Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for a day or two and eaten cold. But it wonât be as crunchy.
Calories:
685
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
69
g
|
Protein:
35
g
|
Fat:
29
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
126
mg
|
Sodium:
1290
mg
|
Potassium:
851
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
33
g
|
Vitamin A:
300
IU
|
Vitamin C:
7.6
mg
|
Calcium:
63
mg
|
Iron:
2.7
mg
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionistâs advice.
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@MyKoreanKitchen
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*Easy and delicious Korean fried chicken recipe.*
*Would you care for super crunchy chicken that is coated with hugely addictive homemade Korean sweet chili sauce? Then read on.*
*T**his Korean fried chicken is perfect for any occasion and Iâm sure everyone will fall in love with it instantly. Learn how to make it in three simple steps\!*

Korean fried chicken (KFC) is a popular snack and appetizer.
Growing up in Korea, though, we often had it as our weekend dinner. It provided us an easy and lazy night dinner solution because all you need to do was call up your local KFC store (of which there are many to choose from), order the types of chicken you want then they will deliver it to your door step within 30 mins. And, all for this under US \$10! (Nowadays it costs a bit more than this of course.)
Anyhow, there are a few different types of Korean fried chicken available on the market, but the most famous one would be **spicy Korean fried chicken** (Yangnyeom Chicken, ěë
ěší¨)\!
Yangnyeom chicken is double deep fried chicken that is coated with sticky, spicy and sweet sauce. In my opinion, the taste and the sensation is almost magical! Itâs super delicious and addictive\!
Also, Korean fried chicken is often associated with beer. I donât know the reasons, but they sure go well together! (Though my preference is pairing it with this [ginger beer](https://amzn.to/2xrj17Z) since I donât drink alcoholic beverages often.)
Anyway, I hope you try my KFC recipe soon! You wonât be disappointed\!
P.S. I also have a similar recipe called [Korean popcorn chicken](https://mykoreankitchen.com/korean-style-popcorn-chicken/). This is a popular Korean street food if you want to try it out. Itâs made with boneless chicken and with less spicy and less garlicy sauce. Nonetheless, itâs just as delicious as this Korean fried chicken recipe\!

### **Ingredients for Korean Fried Chicken**
#### MAIN
- 1\.4 kg / 3 pounds whole chicken, cut into pieces or chicken wings / drumsticks / boneless chicken thigh â choose from these based on your preference, rinsed
- 2 Tbsp [rice wine](http://amzn.to/1OCwWWn)
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup [potato starch](http://amzn.to/1sv2OHO) or corn starch
- Some cooking oil for deep frying (I used [rice bran oil](http://amzn.to/20cKvSA))
#### KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SAUCE
- 3 Tbsp tomato sauce / ketchup
- 2 Tbsp to 2 1/2 Tbsp [gochujang](http://amzn.to/1sv2VTD) (Korean chilli paste)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp [soy sauce](http://amzn.to/1OCxoEf)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp [sesame oil](http://amzn.to/20cLhiq)
#### OPTIONAL â TO GARNISH
- roasted sesame seeds
- green onion, finely chopped or shredded using [this tool](https://amzn.to/2glSfn1)
\*1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml
\*\*Learn about [Korean ingredients](https://mykoreankitchen.com/essential-korean-cooking-ingredients/)
### **How to Make Korean Fried Chicken**
1\. In a bowl, place the chicken, rice wine, ginger, salt and black pepper. Combine them well. Then evenly coat the chicken with the starch and set side.
(To get the effect like the below picture, dip the individual chicken pieces into the bowl of starch, roll the chicken around a bit then take them out and set aside.)

2\. In a deep saucepan (or frier) add a generous amount of oil and heat it until the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Start adding the battered chicken carefully and fry them until they cook (between 3 to 5 mins, depending on the size of chicken). Do not overcrowd the pan. (It might be useful to use a [grease splatter screen](https://amzn.to/2xsfW7F) if you have one. Itâs super handy! It minimises oil splatter.)
Take out the done chicken and place them onto some kitchen paper while frying the remaining chicken pieces. Once the first set of deep frying is completed, quickly scoop out any floating debris from the oil using a skimmer. Then deep fry the chicken again when the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Fry them until the batter is golden and crisp. (The second time frying is shorter than the first time, 2 to 3 mins) Set aside.

3\. In a separate saucepan, add in the Korean fried chicken sauce ingredients (listed above). Heat the sauce over low to medium heat and stir well. Once it starts bubbling, remove the pan from the heat.
Place the double fried chicken into a large mixing bowl then pour the fried chicken sauce over the chicken to coat. Mix them lightly and thoroughly. Alternatively, serve the fried chicken and the sauce separately and use the sauce as a dipping sauce.
Once all the chicken is coated with the sauce, serve it hot immediately. Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for a day or two and eaten cold. But it wonât be as crunchy.



### **Side Dishes to Serve with Korean Fried Chicken**
[Pickled radish](https://mykoreankitchen.com/korean-style-pink-radish-pickles/) and [pickled cucumbers](https://mykoreankitchen.com/cucumber-pickles/) are popular side dishes to serve with Korean fried chicken. These will help you wash out the oily taste from the fried chicken if you have it.

## Korean Fried Chicken
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Korean fried chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 685kcal
Author: Sue \| My Korean Kitchen
### Ingredients
#### MAIN
- â˘
1\.4 kg whole chicken (3 pounds), cut into pieces or chicken wings / drumsticks / boneless chicken thigh â choose from these based on your preference, rinsed
- â˘
2 Tbsp [rice wine](https://amzn.to/2WEhxRR)
- â˘
2 tsp minced ginger
- â˘
1 tsp fine sea salt
- â˘
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- â˘
1 cup potato starch or corn starch
- â˘
Some cooking oil for deep frying (I used rice bran oil)
#### KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SAUCE
- â˘
3 Tbsp tomato sauce / ketchup
- â˘
2 Tbsp [gochujang](https://mykoreankitchen.com/gochujang-korean-chili-paste/) (Korean chilli paste), add 1/2 Tbsp more to make it spicier
- â˘
1/4 cup honey
- â˘
1/4 cup brown sugar
- â˘
2 Tbsp [soy sauce](https://amzn.to/2hJC1YP)
- â˘
2 Tbsp minced garlic
- â˘
1 Tbsp [sesame oil](https://amzn.to/2yVS6Or)
#### OPTIONAL â TO GARNISH
- â˘
toasted sesame seeds
- â˘
green onion finely chopped or thinly shredded
### Instructions
- In a bowl, place the chicken, rice wine, ginger, salt and black pepper. Combine them well. Then evenly coat the chicken with the starch and set side.
(To get the effect like the picture, dip the individual chicken pieces into the bowl of starch, roll the chicken around a bit then take them out and set aside.)
- In a deep saucepan (or frier) add a generous amount of oil and heat it until the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Start adding the battered chicken carefully and fry them until they cook (between 3 to 5 mins, depending on the size of chicken). Do not overcrowd the pan. (It might be useful to use a grease splatter screen if you have one. Itâs super handy! It minimises oil splatter.)
Take out the done chicken and place them onto some kitchen paper while frying the remaining chicken pieces. Once the first set of deep frying is completed, quickly scoop out any floating debris from the oil using a skimmer. Then deep fry the chicken again when the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Fry them until the batter is golden and crisp. (The second time frying is shorter than the first time, 2 to 3 mins) Set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, add in the Korean fried chicken sauce ingredients (listed above). Heat the sauce over low medium heat and stir well. Once it starts bubbling, remove the pan from the heat.
Place double fried chicken into a large mixing bowl then pour the fried chicken sauce over the chicken to coat. Mix them lightly and thoroughly. Alternatively, serve the fried chicken and the sauce separately and use the sauce as a dipping sauce.
Once all the chicken is coated with the sauce, serve it hot immediately. Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for a day or two and eaten cold. But it wonât be as crunchy.
### Nutrition Info (per serving)
Calories: 685kcal \| Carbohydrates: 69g \| Protein: 35g \| Fat: 29g \| Saturated Fat: 7g \| Cholesterol: 126mg \| Sodium: 1290mg \| Potassium: 851mg \| Fiber: 2g \| Sugar: 33g \| Vitamin A: 300IU \| Vitamin C: 7\.6mg \| Calcium: 63mg \| Iron: 2\.7mg
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionistâs advice.
Tried this recipe?I love hearing how you went with my recipes! Rate this recipe with a comment below and tag me on Instagram [@MyKoreanKitchen](https://www.instagram.com/MyKoreanKitchen).
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| Readable Markdown | *Easy and delicious Korean fried chicken recipe.*
*Would you care for super crunchy chicken that is coated with hugely addictive homemade Korean sweet chili sauce? Then read on.*
*T**his Korean fried chicken is perfect for any occasion and Iâm sure everyone will fall in love with it instantly. Learn how to make it in three simple steps\!*

Korean fried chicken (KFC) is a popular snack and appetizer.
Growing up in Korea, though, we often had it as our weekend dinner. It provided us an easy and lazy night dinner solution because all you need to do was call up your local KFC store (of which there are many to choose from), order the types of chicken you want then they will deliver it to your door step within 30 mins. And, all for this under US \$10! (Nowadays it costs a bit more than this of course.)
Anyhow, there are a few different types of Korean fried chicken available on the market, but the most famous one would be **spicy Korean fried chicken** (Yangnyeom Chicken, ěë
ěší¨)\!
Yangnyeom chicken is double deep fried chicken that is coated with sticky, spicy and sweet sauce. In my opinion, the taste and the sensation is almost magical! Itâs super delicious and addictive\!
Also, Korean fried chicken is often associated with beer. I donât know the reasons, but they sure go well together! (Though my preference is pairing it with this [ginger beer](https://amzn.to/2xrj17Z) since I donât drink alcoholic beverages often.)
Anyway, I hope you try my KFC recipe soon! You wonât be disappointed\!
P.S. I also have a similar recipe called [Korean popcorn chicken](https://mykoreankitchen.com/korean-style-popcorn-chicken/). This is a popular Korean street food if you want to try it out. Itâs made with boneless chicken and with less spicy and less garlicy sauce. Nonetheless, itâs just as delicious as this Korean fried chicken recipe\!

### **Ingredients for Korean Fried Chicken**
#### MAIN
- 1\.4 kg / 3 pounds whole chicken, cut into pieces or chicken wings / drumsticks / boneless chicken thigh â choose from these based on your preference, rinsed
- 2 Tbsp [rice wine](http://amzn.to/1OCwWWn)
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup [potato starch](http://amzn.to/1sv2OHO) or corn starch
- Some cooking oil for deep frying (I used [rice bran oil](http://amzn.to/20cKvSA))
#### KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SAUCE
- 3 Tbsp tomato sauce / ketchup
- 2 Tbsp to 2 1/2 Tbsp [gochujang](http://amzn.to/1sv2VTD) (Korean chilli paste)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp [soy sauce](http://amzn.to/1OCxoEf)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp [sesame oil](http://amzn.to/20cLhiq)
#### OPTIONAL â TO GARNISH
- roasted sesame seeds
- green onion, finely chopped or shredded using [this tool](https://amzn.to/2glSfn1)
\*1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml
\*\*Learn about [Korean ingredients](https://mykoreankitchen.com/essential-korean-cooking-ingredients/)
### **How to Make Korean Fried Chicken**
1\. In a bowl, place the chicken, rice wine, ginger, salt and black pepper. Combine them well. Then evenly coat the chicken with the starch and set side.
(To get the effect like the below picture, dip the individual chicken pieces into the bowl of starch, roll the chicken around a bit then take them out and set aside.)

2\. In a deep saucepan (or frier) add a generous amount of oil and heat it until the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Start adding the battered chicken carefully and fry them until they cook (between 3 to 5 mins, depending on the size of chicken). Do not overcrowd the pan. (It might be useful to use a [grease splatter screen](https://amzn.to/2xsfW7F) if you have one. Itâs super handy! It minimises oil splatter.)
Take out the done chicken and place them onto some kitchen paper while frying the remaining chicken pieces. Once the first set of deep frying is completed, quickly scoop out any floating debris from the oil using a skimmer. Then deep fry the chicken again when the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Fry them until the batter is golden and crisp. (The second time frying is shorter than the first time, 2 to 3 mins) Set aside.

3\. In a separate saucepan, add in the Korean fried chicken sauce ingredients (listed above). Heat the sauce over low to medium heat and stir well. Once it starts bubbling, remove the pan from the heat.
Place the double fried chicken into a large mixing bowl then pour the fried chicken sauce over the chicken to coat. Mix them lightly and thoroughly. Alternatively, serve the fried chicken and the sauce separately and use the sauce as a dipping sauce.
Once all the chicken is coated with the sauce, serve it hot immediately. Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for a day or two and eaten cold. But it wonât be as crunchy.



### **Side Dishes to Serve with Korean Fried Chicken**
[Pickled radish](https://mykoreankitchen.com/korean-style-pink-radish-pickles/) and [pickled cucumbers](https://mykoreankitchen.com/cucumber-pickles/) are popular side dishes to serve with Korean fried chicken. These will help you wash out the oily taste from the fried chicken if you have it.

#### MAIN
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1\.4 kg whole chicken (3 pounds), cut into pieces or chicken wings / drumsticks / boneless chicken thigh â choose from these based on your preference, rinsed
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2 Tbsp [rice wine](https://amzn.to/2WEhxRR)
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2 tsp minced ginger
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1 tsp fine sea salt
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1 cup potato starch or corn starch
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Some cooking oil for deep frying (I used rice bran oil)
#### KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN SAUCE
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3 Tbsp tomato sauce / ketchup
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2 Tbsp [gochujang](https://mykoreankitchen.com/gochujang-korean-chili-paste/) (Korean chilli paste), add 1/2 Tbsp more to make it spicier
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 Tbsp [soy sauce](https://amzn.to/2hJC1YP)
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2 Tbsp minced garlic
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1 Tbsp [sesame oil](https://amzn.to/2yVS6Or)
#### OPTIONAL â TO GARNISH
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toasted sesame seeds
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green onion finely chopped or thinly shredded
- In a bowl, place the chicken, rice wine, ginger, salt and black pepper. Combine them well. Then evenly coat the chicken with the starch and set side.
(To get the effect like the picture, dip the individual chicken pieces into the bowl of starch, roll the chicken around a bit then take them out and set aside.)
- In a deep saucepan (or frier) add a generous amount of oil and heat it until the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Start adding the battered chicken carefully and fry them until they cook (between 3 to 5 mins, depending on the size of chicken). Do not overcrowd the pan. (It might be useful to use a grease splatter screen if you have one. Itâs super handy! It minimises oil splatter.)
Take out the done chicken and place them onto some kitchen paper while frying the remaining chicken pieces. Once the first set of deep frying is completed, quickly scoop out any floating debris from the oil using a skimmer. Then deep fry the chicken again when the oil temperature reaches 175 C / 347 F (or boiling). Fry them until the batter is golden and crisp. (The second time frying is shorter than the first time, 2 to 3 mins) Set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, add in the Korean fried chicken sauce ingredients (listed above). Heat the sauce over low medium heat and stir well. Once it starts bubbling, remove the pan from the heat.
Place double fried chicken into a large mixing bowl then pour the fried chicken sauce over the chicken to coat. Mix them lightly and thoroughly. Alternatively, serve the fried chicken and the sauce separately and use the sauce as a dipping sauce.
Once all the chicken is coated with the sauce, serve it hot immediately. Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for a day or two and eaten cold. But it wonât be as crunchy.
Calories: 685kcal \| Carbohydrates: 69g \| Protein: 35g \| Fat: 29g \| Saturated Fat: 7g \| Cholesterol: 126mg \| Sodium: 1290mg \| Potassium: 851mg \| Fiber: 2g \| Sugar: 33g \| Vitamin A: 300IU \| Vitamin C: 7\.6mg \| Calcium: 63mg \| Iron: 2\.7mg
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionistâs advice.
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