Korean Fried Chicken
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Heat 2 quarts of oil in a pan on high heat.
- 2Cut the fat out of 500 grams of chicken thigh.
- 3Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 4Move the chopped chicken to a bowl.
- 5Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the chicken.
- 6Add 1 tablespoon of garlic to the chicken.
- 7Add a little bit of black pepper to the chicken.
- 8Add 1 egg to the chicken.
- 9Add 1 cup of potato starch to the chicken.
- 10Add a little bit of water to the chicken mixture.
- 11Mix the chicken mixture with your hand until it forms a thick consistency.
- 12Add a little more water to the mixture to get the desired consistency.
- 13Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil for the first fry.
- 14Fry the chicken for about 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- 15Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it in a bowl lined with paper towels.
- 16Prepare the sauce by combining 3 tablespoons of gochujang, 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of garlic, 6 tablespoons of ketchup, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 6 tablespoons of corn syrup in a bowl.
- 17Mix the sauce ingredients until well combined.
- 18Beat the fried chicken pieces with a strainer to create air and make them crispier.
- 19Double fry the chicken for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 20Remove the double-fried chicken from the oil and drain excess oil.
- 21Pour the sauce into a pan and heat for a quick minute.
- 22Add the fried chicken to the sauce in the pan.
- 23Toss the chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- 24Plate the chicken and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts Oil
- 500 grams Chicken thigh
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Garlic
- Black pepper
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Potato starch
- Water
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Garlic
- 6 tablespoons Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 6 tablespoons Corn syrup
- Sesame seeds
Equipment
PanCutting boardKnifeBowlTongsStrainerSpoonPlate
Tips
- When frying, use tongs to avoid oil splashes. If you don't have corn syrup, replace it with sugar.
- Beat the chicken after the first fry to create air and make it crispier and crunchier.
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