Description
Indulge in the delectable flavors of Korean Spicy and Sweet Fried Chicken—a culinary delight that brings together a crispy exterior and tender, juicy chicken pieces coated in a rich Gochujang sauce. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. The sweet and spicy notes tantalize your taste buds, while the satisfying crunch makes it an irresistible choice for any meal. With quick preparation and versatile pairing options, you’re sure to create a memorable dining experience.
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 chicken dry and marinate with ginger, salt, pepper, and rice vinegar for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip marinated chicken in beaten eggs, then dredge in cornstarch.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
- In another pan, combine Gochujang, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with garnished sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg