Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Korean Spicy and Sweet Fried Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances crispy textures with a delightful sweet and spicy kick. This recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a crunchy cornstarch crust, all enveloped in a sticky Gochujang sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its bold flavors and satisfying crunch. With just 45 minutes from prep to plate, you can easily whip up this flavorful creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 10 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- Oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and marinate with ginger, salt, pepper, and vinegar for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip marinated chicken into beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through; drain on paper towels.
- In another pan, combine Gochujang, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil; heat until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated; serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg