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Korean Fried Chicken
This Korean fried chicken is chicken thighs in a crispy coating that are tossed in a sweet, spicy and savory sauce. A unique meal or snack that's totally delicious!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 323 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Green onions for garnish optional
For the sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons gochujang sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a bowl, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix the flour and cornstarch together and place in a shallow bowl or on a plate.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg, then roll into the flour mixture. Repeat with all of the chicken.
- Fry 7-8 pieces of chicken at a time for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the ketchup, gochujang paste, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the sauce ingredients into a small pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve, garnished with green onions if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
551mg
(23%)
Potassium
367mg
(10%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.