Description
Korean Spicy and Sweet Fried Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that features succulent chicken pieces fried to a golden crisp and coated in a rich, sticky Gochujang sauce. This recipe perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors, making it a favorite for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. Serve it hot alongside fresh kimchi or a light garden salad for an unforgettable meal experience. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll impress family and friends with this irresistible Asian delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 10 tablespoons cornstarch or potato starch
- 2 eggs
- Oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and marinate with ginger, salt, pepper, and rice vinegar for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Coat each piece of chicken in beaten eggs, then dredge in cornstarch.
- Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden brown, approximately 8-10 minutes total.
- In another pan, combine Gochujang, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil over low heat until smooth.
- Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve hot with garnishes like toasted sesame seeds and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (about 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg