Korean fried chicken recipe

simple recipe for Korean fried chicken:   

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

- 2 lbs (about 1 kg) of chicken wings or drumettes

- 1 cup of all-purpose flour

- 1 cup of cornstarch

- 1 teaspoon of salt

- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

- Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil works well)

For the sauce:

- 1/4 cup of gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce

- 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar

- 2 tablespoons of honey

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger

- 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds

- 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.

2. Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, pressing it on firmly to create a thick coating.

3. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).

4. Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.

5. Remove the fried chicken from the oil and let it drain on paper towels.

6. In a separate saucepan, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Heat this sauce over low heat, stirring until it's well mixed and slightly thickened.

7. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until it's well coated.

8. Garnish the Korean fried chicken with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

9. Serve hot, and enjoy your delicious Korean fried chicken!

Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less gochujang according to your taste. Enjoy your homemade Korean fried chicken!