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korean spicy chicken

Korean Spicy Chicken

Finger licking good homemade Korean spicy fried chicken recipe that is made with simple cupboard friendly ingredients. Perfect appetizer that all family member can enjoy!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: korean cuisine
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 568kcal
Author: Khin

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 250 g Boneless chicken thigh/breast  About 9 oz
  • 1 cup Potato /Corn flour
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic
  • 1-2 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 Egg
  • Oil for frying

Marinate for Chicken

  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil 
  • 1 tsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Ginger & Garlic paste
  • ¼ tsp Baking soda

Sauce mix

  • 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chilli Paste)
  • 3 tbsp Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Honey 
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 3 tbsp Water 

Garnish

  • Toasted Sesame seeds
  • Korean Chilli Flakes/Powder ( Optional )
  • Spring Onions ( cut thin slices )

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into medium bite size pieces. Add all the ingredients from the chicken marinate list, mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Add one egg  into the marinated chicken and mix well. Coat the chicken pieces with Corn/potato flour and toss the excess flour out before frying.
  • Heat the oil into high heat about 350° F.  Add the coated chicken pieces and deep fry for 2-3 mins till chicken turn into cispy golden brown.  Remove from oil and set aside.
  • Heat the pan, drizzle a tablespoon of oil and add the chopped garlic. Stir for few seconds with medium heat till the nice smell come out.
  • Pour all the ingredients from the sauce mix in it. Mix well and let it simmer for few seconds.
  • Lower the heat, add the fried chicken pieces, mix well to combine the sauce and chicken pieces together for few seconds.
  • Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds in the final step.
  • Transfer to serving plate. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, korean chilli flakes and spring onions slices.
  • Delicious Korean Fried Chicken is ready! Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can find Gochujang (Korean Chilli Paste) at Korean, Chinese or Oriental Asian groceries. 

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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