Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Korean Spicy and Sweet Fried Chicken, a dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a mouthwatering Gochujang sauce. This recipe elevates home cooking with its perfect balance of heat and sweetness, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The crunchy texture of the chicken pairs beautifully with the sticky glaze, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Serve it alongside traditional sides like kimchi or steamed rice for a complete meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
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
- In a bowl, mix chicken with ginger, salt, pepper, and rice vinegar. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip marinated chicken in beaten eggs, then coat in cornstarch.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, combine Gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil; cook until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg