Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken
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My version of Korean Fried Chicken is so crunchy and juicy and has an amazing combination of spices and sweetness. Korean Fried Chicken is a great comfort food! This will be perfect as an afternoon treat and snack. The popular “KFC” has spread worldwide. I have added my personal touch to this special recipe. This is an upgraded version of my previous fried chicken recipe with Sweet and Spicy Walnuts.

Similar to my Honey Butter Fried Chicken, it has a wonderful stickiness that combines the magic flavor. I love how sweetness and spices go so well together that each bite of this “KFC” gives a great satisfaction. I can’t seem to have enough of them. They are my weak spot.

Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken

HOW TO MAKE THIS KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN

1. Coat the Chicken – In a large mixing bowl, mix together Chicken, Salt, Black Pepper, and Ginger. In another bowl, mix together Cornstarch and Baking Powder. Coat the Chicken pieces one at a time, and shake off any extra starch. Put the coated Chicken in a different bowl. Set aside
2. First-fry the Chicken – In a wok, add in Vegetable Oil, on medium-high heat, first-fry the Chicken for 3-5 minutes until nicely golden. Remove and drain the Chicken. Fry the Chicken in batches. Repeat the process.
3. Second-fry the Chicken – For the second-fry, return all the Chicken to the wok on medium-high heat and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain. Set aside.
4. Make the Sweet and Spicy Sauce – In a clean wok, on medium heat, add in the Vegetable Oil. Then add in Garlic, and Dried Red Peppers. Stir for about 15 seconds. Then add the Light Soy Sauce, Light Syrup, Rice Vinegar, and Chili Flakes. Stir for another 15 seconds until the sauces are well combined, then add the Brown Sugar.
5. Assemble the dish – Add all the fried Chicken pieces and coat well with the sauce. Then add in roasted Sesame Seeds. Stir well.
6. Ready to serve – Transfer to a plate. Garnish with some chopped Thai Red Chili and some chopped Coriander. Ready to enjoy!
Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken

Haini’s Tips

1. It is important to fry the Chicken in batches and do not overcrowd the pan.
2. Double fry the Chicken to reach the perfect crunchiness.
3. Take a close look at the Chicken when frying, especially when the colour changes. You don’t want to burn them so much.

Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken

I hope you will enjoy making this Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken recipe! It is simple and easy to make. I am sure this will be so popular among your guests. Why not make this tonight?!

MORE FRIED CHICKEN RECIPES

Chinese Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken

The Best Chinese Pepper Chicken

Crispy and Tangy Orange Chicken

Perfect Easy Fried Chicken for Crispy Juicy Thighs

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Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken

This Korean Fried Chicken is so crunchy and juicy and has an amazing combination of spices and sweetness. It is perfect comfort food and it's simple and easy to make.
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Course: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: Korean Fried Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Haini

Ingredients

  • 600 g / 21 oz Chicken Thighs, cut in bite sizes
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger, grated
  • 1/3 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 1 Thai Red Pepper for garnish, chopped
  • some chopped Coriander

Seasoning Sauce

  • 3 large Garlic Cloves, chopped
  • 3 long dried Red Peppers, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Light Syrup
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Roasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together Chicken, Salt, Black Pepper, and Ginger.
  • In another bowl, mix together Cornstarch and Baking Powder. Coat the Chicken pieces one at a time, and shake off any extra starch. Put the coated Chicken in a different bowl. Set aside.
  • In a wok, add in Vegetable Oil, on medium-high heat, first-fry the Chicken for 3-5 minutes until nicely golden. Remove and drain the Chicken. Fry the Chicken in batches. Repeat the process.
  • For the second-fry, return all the Chicken to the wok on medium-high heat and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain. Set aside.
  • In a clean wok, on medium heat, add in the Vegetable Oil. Then add in Garlic, and Dried Red Peppers. Stir for about 15 seconds. Then add the Light Soy Sauce, Light Syrup, Rice Vinegar, and Chili Flakes. Stir for another 15 seconds until the sauces are well combined, then add the Brown Sugar.
  • Add all the fried Chicken pieces and coat well with the sauce. Then add in roasted Sesame Seeds. Stir well.
  • Transfer to a plate. Garnish with some chopped Thai Red Chili and some chopped Coriander. Ready to enjoy!

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