Indulge in the fiery flavors of Korea with this delicious Spicy Korean Fried Chicken. The crispy, tender chicken is coated in a tangy and spicy sauce that will leave your taste buds tingling. Served with a side of coleslaw and a lemon wedge, this dish is a perfect appetizer or snack.
Recipe of Spicy Korean Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup Korean hot sauce
- Sesame seeds
- Coleslaw
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken:
- If using whole chicken wings, separate them into drumettes and flats.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- Make the batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In another bowl, mix cold water and egg.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
- Coat the chicken:
- Dip each piece of chicken into the batter, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Let excess batter drip off.
- Prepare for frying:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a plate with paper towels for draining the fried chicken.
- First fry:
- Carefully lower battered chicken pieces into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on prepared paper towels.
- Second fry (for extra crispiness):
- Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the chicken pieces again for 2-3 minutes until deeply golden and ultra-crispy.
- Drain on fresh paper towels.
- Prepare the spicy glaze:
- In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients.
- Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Coat the chicken:
- Place the fried chicken in a large bowl.
- Pour the hot glaze over the chicken and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish:
- Transfer the glazed chicken to a serving plate.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your Spicy Korean Fried Chicken immediately while it’s hot and crispy!
