KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Yield: 4 Servings

This is fried chicken at its finest! I’ve tried so many fried chicken recipes before, but this one is still my favorite! You have got to give this a try, I’m telling you!

INGREDIENTS :

FOR WINGS:

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 pounds of chicken wings
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• Vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

FOR SAUCE:

• 1/4 cup gochujang
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 5 small dried red chilis, sliced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

FOR GARNISH:

• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup cocktail peanuts
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS :

For the Chicken:

1. Place a deep pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add about 4 cups of vegetable oil and allow it to become hot.
2. Line the inside of a baking sheet with paper towels.
3. Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken wings.
4. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Whisk everything until well incorporated. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken wings, then rub each to coat.
5. Coat each chicken wing with cornstarch as well. Put them into the hot oil, then cook all sides for 15 minutes or until they become golden brown. Move them to the baking sheet with paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. Turn the heat of the stove to about 400 degrees F, then put the chicken wings back in it. Cook for 7 more minutes. Move them into a large serving bowl.

For the Sauce:

1. Place a saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-low. Add butter and allow it to melt.
2. Add the ginger, dried chilis, and garlic. Sauté for about a minute or until aromatic.
3. Add vinegar, ketchup, gochujang, and soy sauce. Stir everything until well incorporated.
4. Add the brown sugar and honey, then stir until dissolved. Simmer for a few minutes until the texture of the sauce becomes thick.
5. Add the sauce on top of the fried chicken wings followed by the peanuts, then toss to coat.
6. Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds on top to garnish.
7. Serve right away. Enjoy!