Description
Discover the crispy delight of Korean fried chicken, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings or drumsticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Mix well.
- In another bowl, pour the buttermilk over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir until well combined and heated through.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more gochujang to the sauce.
- For a sweeter flavor, increase the honey in the sauce.
- You can also try baking the chicken at 400°F for 40-45 minutes for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg