Description
Korean fried chicken is a culinary delight that combines a light and crispy coating with juicy, tender meat. This irresistible dish is bursting with flavor, thanks to a sweet and spicy sauce that takes every bite to the next level. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe will have everyone asking for more. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll be able to whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rice flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust for spice preference)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces; rinse and pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rice flour, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown; keep warm in an oven.
- In another bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, and chili paste until smooth.
- Toss freshly fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg