Asian cuisine is known for its delicious and relatively healthy dishes. If you’re looking for something tasty and easy to prepare, Korean fried chicken with spicy sauce is a fantastic choice. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a flavorful hot sauce — it’s hard to resist!
⏱ Cooking Time
60 minutes
👥 Serves
4 people
🧾 Ingredients
For the Spicy Sauce:
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3 tbsp Korean hot pepper paste (gochujang)
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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2 tbsp corn syrup
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1 tbsp garlic (minced)
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1 tsp ginger (grated)
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1 tsp sesame seeds (toasted)
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½ cup water
For the Chicken:
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1 kg chicken thighs
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 cup cornstarch
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 egg
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¼ cup cold water
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Oil for frying
👩🍳 Preparation
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Wash the chicken pieces, pat dry with kitchen paper, and season with salt and black pepper.
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In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, and baking powder.
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In another bowl, whisk the egg with very cold water.
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Coat the chicken in the dry mixture, then dip it into the egg mixture, and coat it again with flour.
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Heat the oil to 160°C in a deep pot.
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Fry the chicken in batches for 8 minutes, until lightly golden.
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Remove and place on a rack to cool.
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Increase oil temperature to 180°C, and fry again for 3 minutes. This step ensures maximum crispiness.
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In a pan over medium heat, combine all the sauce ingredients: pepper paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, corn syrup, garlic, ginger, water, and sesame seeds.
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Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, until heated through.
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Let the sauce cool slightly, then toss the fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
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Serve immediately and garnish with extra toasted sesame seeds.
Enjoy your spicy, crispy Korean fried chicken! 🍗🔥
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