Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Korean fried chicken is a hot and crispy dish that will tantalize your taste buds! The recipe features chicken lightly coated and fried to perfection then coated in a delicious sauce that is both sweet and spicy. This quick and tasty meal will definitely wow your taste buds. Serve this dish with some steamed rice and vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal or add to an appetizer tray for a fun snack at any party!

Korean Fried Chicken

I’ve got a recipe for the best Korean fried chicken that will have your mouth watering in no time. This is one of our favorite recipes and it’s so easy to make, anyone can do it! You won’t believe how crispy this chicken gets with just a little bit of flour and some spices. It is so good, everyone will be asking for seconds.

Once you start making this delicious dish, you won't be able to stop eating it. The crunchy outside gives way to tender meat inside that has been soaked in flavor. Serve up these chicken wings with rice or noodles and watch everyone devour it as a meal!

Your family will beg for more every night after dinner even when you serve it again and again. You'll never hear, "chicken again?" in that groaning voice again.

If you like Korean flavors, make sure you check out our Korean chicken sheet pan meal, Korean ground beef and rice, or even this fun crunchy kimchi sandwich for some unique flavors.

Ingredients

For chicken marinade

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For frying chicken

• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour (180 g)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Oil for frying

For Korean chicken sauce

• 2 tablespoons Gochujang paste
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

For serving/garnish

• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Handy Kitchen Tools

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Deep skillet or deep fryer
• Tongs
• Meat thermometer

How to Make Korean Fried Chicken

In a large bowl, place the chicken pieces, buttermilk, salt, and garlic powder. Stir together making sure the mixture covers the chicken, then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

In a large deep skillet or deep fryer, heat cooking oil to 375°F.

While the oil is heating, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, dried thyme, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and baking soda.

Dredge the chicken pieces into the flour mixture.

Then drop into the hot oil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. The chicken should reach 165°F internally.

Drain the chicken on paper towels, cook in batches if needed, and be careful to not overcrowd the oil.

In a small saucepan, over medium heat, whisk together the Gochujang, honey, sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, and sesame oil and stir together.

Bring the sauce to a simmer, and then cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and serve with a garnish of diced green onion, sesame seeds, and chili flakes.

Serve additional sauce on the side for dipping.

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📖 Recipe

Yield: 8

Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

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This easy crispy Korean fried chicken recipe is a great contrast of crispy coating and a sweet and spicy sauce for dipping!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

For Marinating Chicken

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For Frying Chicken

• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour (180 g)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon celery salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Oil for frying

For Sauce

• 2 tablespoons Gochujang paste
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

For garnish

• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, place the chicken pieces, buttermilk, salt, and garlic powder. Stir together making sure the mixture covers the chicken, then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. In a large deep skillet or deep fryer, heat cooking oil to 375°F.
3. While the oil is heating, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, dried thyme, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and baking soda.
4. Dredge the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, then drop into the hot oil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. The chicken should reach 165°F internally.
5. Drain the chicken on paper towels, cook in batches if needed, and be careful to not overcrowd the oil.
6. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, whisk together the Gochujang, honey, sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, and sesame oil and stir together.
7. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and then cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
8. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and serve with a garnish of diced green onion, sesame seeds, and chili flakes. Serve additional sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

This can also be made with chicken wings or chicken thighs if you prefer.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 309Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 1435mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 23g