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A bowl of perfectly fried and glazed Korean chicken bites tossed in soy garlic sauce, generously sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced scallions, served in a blue and white ceramic bowl on a wooden table.
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Korean Fried Chicken

Extra crispy Korean Fried Chicken coated in a sticky soy-garlic glaze. It's crunchy, sweet, and savory and satisfies my fried chicken craving every time!
Watch me make Korean Fried Chicken
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Korean
Keyword: Asian Dinners, Better Than Takeout, Crispy Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Easy Fried Chicken, Korean Chicken Recipe, Korean Fried Chicken, Lunch Recipe, Sweet and Savory Chicken
Servings: 2 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless chicken thighs cut into ½-inch chunks, see note 1
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Batter

  • ½ cup rice flour
  • ¼ cup potato starch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup water

Sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch slurry 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water

Optional Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions

Instructions

  • Combine chicken with salt, white pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and sesame oil. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix rice flour, potato starch, salt, and water until smooth (slightly thinner than pancake batter).
  • Dip the chicken pieces into the batter until fully coated.
  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken for 6–7 minutes until lightly golden. Drain on a wire rack.
  • Increase oil to 400°F (205°C) and fry the chicken again for 3 minutes until extra crispy.
  • In a pan, combine garlic, soy sauce, honey, and water. Bring to a boil, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
  • Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
  • Plate and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, if desired.

Notes

(1) Great substitutes are chicken breast and chicken drumsticks

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g