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Sweet & Spicy Korean Chicken – Best Crispy Dinner Recipe

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If you’re looking for the best Korean fried chicken recipe, thisSweet & Spicy Korean Chickenis the perfect choice. With an irresistibly crispy coating and a bold, flavorful sauce, this dish strikes the perfect balance ofsweetness, heat, and umami. Whether you’re preparing this for dinner, a party, or game night, this recipe guarantees a restaurant-quality experience at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2lbs chicken wings, drumsticks, or boneless thighs
  • 1 cupbuttermilk (for tenderizing)
  • 1 tspsalt
  • ½ tspblack pepper
  • ½ tspgarlic powder
  • 1 cupall-purpose flour
  • ½ cupcornstarch (for extra crunch)
  • 1 tspbaking powder
  • 1egg, beaten
  • 3 tbspgochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 2 tbsphoney (or brown sugar for extra sweetness)
  • 2 tbspsoy sauce
  • 3cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsprice vinegar (for tanginess)
  • 2 tbspwater (to adjust consistency)
  • 1 tbspsesame oil (for a nutty aroma)
  • 1 tbspsesame seeds
  • 2green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
  4. Remove chicken from the marinade, shaking off excess liquid.
  5. Dip each piece into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Fry chicken again for 3–5 minutes until extra crispy.
  11. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and water.
  12. Stir continuously for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  13. Turn off heat and mix in sesame oil.
  14. Place the crispy fried chicken in a large bowl.
  15. Pour the warm sweet & spicy sauce over the chicken.
  16. Toss well to coat every piece evenly.
  17. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
  18. Serve immediately with steamed rice, pickled radishes, or kimchi.

Notes

Double-fry the chickento remove excess moisture and enhance crunch.
Use cornstarchin the coating for a lighter, crispier texture.
Let the chicken rest between fryingto improve crispiness.
Reduce gochujang for a milder flavor.
Add extra honey or brown sugar for a sweeter glaze.
Mix in Sriracha or chili flakes for more heat.

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