corn cheese + spicy fried chicken

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the corn kernels from the cob using a knife.
  2. 2Add corn kernels to a heated pan.
  3. 3Add butter to the corn in the pan.
  4. 4Stir the corn and butter in the pan.
  5. 5Add mayonnaise to the corn mixture.
  6. 6Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the corn mixture.
  7. 7Mix everything until the cheese is melted and stretchy.
  8. 8Transfer the corn cheese to a serving bowl.
  9. 9Sharpen a knife.
  10. 10Prepare boneless chicken thighs for frying.
  11. 11Season the chicken thighs with salt.
  12. 12Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly with flour.
  13. 13Fry the chicken thighs until golden brown and crispy.
  14. 14Smash and mince garlic.
  15. 15Slice fresh ginger.
  16. 16Sauté minced garlic and sliced ginger in a separate pan.
  17. 17Add gochujang to the sautéed garlic and ginger.
  18. 18Add honey to the sauce mixture.
  19. 19Stir the sauce until well combined and slightly reduced.
  20. 20Brush the fried chicken pieces generously with the prepared sauce.
  21. 21Arrange the sauced chicken on a plate.
  22. 22Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped chives for garnish.
  23. 23Serve the spicy fried chicken with the corn cheese side.

Ingredients

  • 1 corn on the cob
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 500 grams chicken thighs
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 ginger
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 cups oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives

Equipment

panbowlknifetongschopping boardfrying panwire rackbrush

Tips

  • Ensure the chicken is fully coated in flour for extra crispiness.
  • Adjust the amount of gochujang and honey to your spice and sweetness preference.