Korean Fried Chicken In A Sweet And Spicy Sauce

Korean cuisine is delicious and full of flavor. It’s got all the spice, those zingy pickled vegetables, and, of course, all the tasty barbecued meats! For more Korean dishes, try these Korean short ribs, ground beef, and rice bowls, or Korean beef meal prep bowls.

Korean Fried Chicken and Sauce Ingredients

Gather these ingredients to create a perfectly crispy chicken with the most incredible spicy-sweet sauce! If you’re having trouble finding some items, your local Asian grocer is likely to have what you need. Scroll to the end of the post for exact measurements.

Fried Chicken

Boneless Chicken Breasts: Use fresh chicken breast and cut into pieces about 3 inches in size. You can also use chicken thighs or bone-in chicken wings. Garlic Salt: Season the chicken pieces with a hint of garlic salt. Eggs: Whisked to make the coating stick. Cornstarch: Use this to give the chicken a crispy coating. Vegetable or Canola Oil for Frying: Heat the oil for frying until it’s nice and hot. Your chicken pieces will be soggy if the oil isn’t hot enough.

Spicy Gochujang Sauce

Gochujang (Korean chili paste): This paste adds a fiery Korean twist to your sauce. Ketchup: Adds a hint of sweetness and tanginess. Honey and Brown Sugar: Both add sweetness and also help to tone down the spice. Rice Wine Vinegar: So the sauce has a little bit of acidity. Ginger Paste: Use ginger paste for a zesty kick. Sesame Oil: Another must-add ingredient, sesame oil adds the best nutty flavor. Soy Sauce: For a savory umami flavor. Use low-sodium soy sauce if you’re watching your salt intake. Water: So you can adjust the consistency of the sauce. Red Pepper Flakes (Optional): If you like spicy Korean fried chicken, add these to kick up the heat. Green Onion and Red Pepper Flakes (for garnish): Use these to add color and flavor when serving.

Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Heat up that oil, and let’s get cooking! Making perfectly fried chicken is actually a lot easier than you’d think! This Korean fried chicken is a treat your whole family will enjoy.

To Fry the Chicken:

To Make the Korean Fried Chicken Sauce:

Reheating

In the Oven: Reheat for about 10 minutes or until warmed through at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In the Air Fryer: Reheat for 5 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure there’s plenty of airflow between each piece of chicken so it cooks thoroughly.