Korean Fried Chicken is a popular street food made with crunchy fried chicken tossed in a spicy, sticky and sweet sauce. This recipe is easy and results in crispy chicken even after tossing in the sauce. I have included few tips and tricks to make the best crispy Korean fried chicken made from scratch. Enjoy hot fried chicken with cold drink , cucumber salad & chilli oil noodles for a satisfying meal. Learn how to make Korean chicken with step by step pictures and video.
Take chicken in a bowl. Add salt, pepper and vinegar. Mix well and leave aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Take sauce ingredients in a bowl except sesame oil and garlic. Mix well till smooth. Heat sesame oil in a pan, add finely chopped garlic and stir fry for few seconds. Pour in the sauce and cook on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes till shiny and glossy. Remove and set aside.
Take cornstarch in a bowl, add chicken in and squeeze it to coat with cornstarch. Squeezing will make them create flaky exterior. Set aside for few minutes.
Heat oil for deep frying. Drop chicken in and fry on medium high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, strain the chicken. Now increase the heat, Add the chicken back in the oil and fry for another 5 to 6 mins till crispy. Strain and set aside.
Take fried chicken in a bowl, add sauce over it and toss well to coat. Serve with a garnish of spring onions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
Marinate the chicken as mentioned.
Double frying the chicken makes it super crispy and stays crispy longer.
Toss the chicken in the sauce just before serving so it stays crispy for a longer time.
Make the sauce in advance. You can store in fridge upto a week.
Always use a larger pot for frying so the chicken has plenty of room to fry.