Origin South Korea
Korean Fried Chicken is famous for its super crispy coating and tasty sweet and spicy sauce. It is light crunchy and full of flavor. People in South Korea enjoy it with friends family or as a weekend treat. The chicken stays crispy on the outside and soft inside because it is fried twice. The sauce is sticky bright and full of taste from garlic chilli and a little sweetness.
Even if you are a beginner you can make this dish easily at home. The steps are simple and the ingredients are easy to find. This recipe uses very simple English so everyone can understand clearly.
Ingredients You Will Need
For the Chicken
- 500 grams chicken wings or small pieces
- Half teaspoon salt
- Half teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cornflour or potato starch
- Oil for frying
For the Sweet and Spicy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chilli sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
For Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Spring onion chopped
Step by Step Method to Make Korean Fried Chicken
Step 1
Season the Chicken
- Take the chicken pieces in a bowl.
- Add salt and black pepper.
- Mix well and let it sit for ten minutes.
This step adds basic flavor to the chicken.
Step 2
Coat the Chicken
- Add cornflour to the chicken pieces.
- Mix so every piece gets a full dry coating.
- Shake off extra flour.
Cornflour makes the coating light and very crispy.
Step 3
First Fry
- Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and fry until light golden.
- Remove and keep aside.
Do not make them brown at this stage.
Step 4
Second Fry
- Heat the oil again on high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces again.
- Fry until deep golden and crispy.
- Remove and place on tissue.
Double frying gives the special Korean crisp.
Step 5
Make the Sauce
- Heat a small pan on low flame.
- Add ketchup soy sauce chilli sauce honey garlic and vinegar.
- Mix and cook for two to three minutes.
- The sauce should become thick and glossy.
Step 6
Mix Chicken With Sauce
- Take the fried chicken in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce over it.
- Mix well until all pieces are coated.
The chicken will look shiny and full of flavor.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve hot with
- Rice
- Fries
- Salad
- Pickled vegetables
Add sesame seeds and chopped spring onion on top for extra taste.
Tips for Perfect Korean Fried Chicken
- Coat chicken well with cornflour
- Do not skip double frying
- Heat the oil well before frying
- Make sauce on low heat so it does not burn
- Add more honey if you want more sweetness
Variations You Can Try
- Make very spicy version with extra chilli sauce
- Make garlic version by adding more garlic
- Make plain crispy chicken without sauce
- Add sesame oil in sauce for stronger flavor
Approximate Nutrition per Serving
Values may vary
- Calories 350 to 500
- Protein 20g
- Fat 25g
- Carbohydrates 25g