Korean Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy, and coated in a sticky gochujang glaze, this Korean Fried Chicken brings restaurant-quality crunch and bold flavor right to your home kitchen. Double-fried for extra crispiness and tossed in a sweet-spicy sauce, it's perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Shallow bowl for dredging
- Deep frying pan or Dutch oven
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Paper towels or wire rack
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 cups neutral oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 scallions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk buttermilk, salt, white pepper, and garlic salt in a large bowl. Add chicken strips, toss to coat, cover, and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, thyme, chili flakes, and baking powder. Dredge each marinated chicken piece, pressing lightly to help coating stick.
- Heat 4 cups oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 3–5 minutes until golden. Let rest briefly, then fry again for 1–2 minutes for extra crunch.
- In a small saucepan, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Toss hot fried chicken with the warm sauce until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
Notes
Double frying is key to extra crunch. For a lighter version, try frying once and finishing in the air fryer. Toss in sauce just before serving for best texture. Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 36gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg