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Spicy Korean Fried Chicken

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: None

Description

A crispy, spicy chicken dish marinated in gochujang that brings warmth and flavor to any gathering.


Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts or thighs, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 250g plain flour
  • 250g corn flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 80ml water
  • 2 eggs
  • 120ml water
  • 5 tablespoons gochujang (for sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili flakes (for sauce)
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • Sesame seeds, to sprinkle on top
  • 1 spring onion, also to sprinkle on top


Instructions

  1. Combine the chicken pieces with gochujang, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, chili flakes, salt, and white pepper in a mixing bowl. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix the plain flour, corn flour, salt, garlic powder, and white pepper in a separate bowl. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and add both quantities of water, mixing well.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Coat each marinated chicken piece first in the egg mixture, followed by the flour mixture.
  5. Fry the coated chicken in hot oil until golden brown, approximately 7-10 minutes, ensuring it is fully cooked.
  6. Drain the fried chicken on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
  7. Mix together gochujang, brown sugar, chili flakes, and chopped green chilies in a bowl for the sauce.
  8. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
  9. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.

Notes

For extra crispiness, consider double frying the chicken and use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature.