Description
Fiery Korean Fried Chicken dazzles with crispy, golden-brown perfection, coating each succulent bite in a bold gochujang mayo. Spicy, tangy, and irresistibly crunchy, you’ll crave this addictive dish that brings Seoul’s street food magic straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg (beaten)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Create a flavorful dredging station by whisking together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour mixture, dip into beaten egg, then re-coat with the flour mixture to ensure a crispy exterior.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to precisely 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Carefully lower chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in small batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure even golden-brown crispiness, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer fried chicken to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crunchiness.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, honey, minced garlic, fresh lime juice, and additional red pepper flakes to create a vibrant, spicy dipping sauce.
- Customize the heat level by incrementally adding more gochujang or red pepper flakes to suit personal spice preferences.
- Plate the crispy chicken alongside the zesty gochujang mayo, complemented by steamed rice, fresh noodles, or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
- Experiment with garnishes like chopped green onions or sesame seeds to enhance visual appeal and add extra flavor complexity.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature stays consistent at 350°F to achieve perfect golden-brown crispy texture without burning the chicken.
- Double-coat chicken in flour mixture for extra crunchiness, creating a thick, crisp exterior that locks in moisture.
- Customize spice levels by gradually adding red pepper flakes, allowing each person to control their heat preference.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like rice flour or almond flour for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the same delicious crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 870 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 42 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 62 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg