Korean Fried Chicken (Printable Version)
Crispy chicken chunks tossed in a sweet-spicy garlic glaze with the perfect balance of Korean flavors in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Coating
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2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
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1 cup cornstarch
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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2 eggs, beaten
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Canola oil, for frying
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup ketchup
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3 tbsp chili sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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3 tbsp brown sugar
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1/3 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup water
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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2 tsp sesame oil
# Steps:
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In a bowl, combine ketchup, chili sauce, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, garlic, red pepper flakes, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Stir well and set aside.
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In a shallow bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper. Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
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Coat chicken chunks in the beaten egg, then toss in the cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
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Heat 2 inches of canola oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken chunks in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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In a clean pan, heat the sauce mixture over medium heat until slightly thickened. Add fried chicken chunks and toss to coat evenly.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve hot with rice or as a snack.
# Notes:
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Korean Fried Chicken offers a crispy, juicy texture and a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors in its garlic glaze.
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This dish is ideal as an appetizer, snack, or main course served with rice.
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Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes and chili sauce.