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Korean fried chicken coated in a glossy red sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions in a bowl.
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Spicy Korean Fried Chicken (Yangyeom Chicken)

This Spicy Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Chicken) is ultra-crispy and double-fried, then tossed in a sticky-sweet, garlicky gochujang sauce. It’s both spicy and totally addictive.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food, Korean
Keyword: Crispy Chicken, Crispy Chicken REcipe, Crispy Gochujang Chicken, Double Fried Chicken, Korean Chicken Recipe, Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Fusion, Savory Sweet Sauce, Spicy Korean Fried Chicken, Sticky Chicken, Sticky Fried Chicken, Sticky Spicy Chicken, Sweet and Spicy Glaze, Yangyeom Chicken Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

  • 2 boneless chicken thighs cut into ½-inch chunks, see note 1
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Wet Batter

  • ½ cup potato starch
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • ⅓ cup water adjust as needed

Sauce

Optional Garnish

  • sesame seeds
  • scallions

Instructions

  • In a bowl, season chicken with salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and sesame oil. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, combine potato starch, cornstarch, and salt. Mix in water until the consistency is slightly thinner than pancake batter.
  • Add marinated chicken to the batter and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken for 6–7 minutes, even if it looks a little pale.
  • Increase oil temperature to 420°F (215°C) and fry again for 3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  • For the sauce, combine gochujang, ketchup, honey, garlic, and vinegar in a pan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Toss crispy chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  • Serve in a bowl and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions if desired.

Notes

(1) You can use chicken breasts or any cut of chicken here!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 27g