4.9 from 42 votes
Korean Fried Chicken
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken in a spicy, sweet glaze that is so crispy and sticky you'll coat everything from wings to baked chicken breasts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- vegetable oil , for frying
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds , for garnish
Sauce
- 1/3 cup Korean Gochujang red pepper paste
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Toss the chicken in the flour, then dredge into the egg and finally coat in the cornstarch.
- In a large glass bowl add the Gochujang, vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce and whisk until well combined.
- Heat up a heavy bottomed pan with 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
- Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes or until browned and crispy.
- Drain the fried chicken and add to the bowl with the sauce.
- Toss to combine, garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
610mg
(17%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.