Korean Fried Chicken
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Experience homemade Korean Fried Chicken that’s crispy and flavorful! Try my easy recipe today for an unforgettable meal.
- Author: Sophie
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- 2 pounds chicken breast (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free works as well)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- Canola oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons gochujang paste (or chili sauce)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Prepare the sauce by mixing ketchup, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and water in a bowl until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper for coating.
- Heat canola oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Dip each chicken piece into beaten eggs and then coat thoroughly in the cornstarch mixture.
- Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for about 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Toss fried chicken in the prepared sauce until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg