Gochujang Korean Fried Chicken Recipe
 
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When it comes to making takeout at home, this Korean Fried Chicken recipe is absolutely spectacular! Seriously, you'll swoon at first bite.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 2 tsp. Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp. Ginger Paste
  • 2 tbsp. Rice Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. Liquid Aminos
  • 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp. Honey
  • 3 tbsp. Gochujang Paste
FRIED CHICKEN:
  • 1.5 lb. Chicken Thighs, sliced into small chunks
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 Egg
  • ½ cup Buttermilk
  • ½ cup All Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup Potato Starch
  • ¼ tsp. Baking Soda
  • Oléico Safflower Oil, for frying
SUGGESTED GARNISH:
  • 1 tbsp. Chopped Chives
  • ½ tbsp. White Sesame Seeds
Instructions
  1. Whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  2. Cut chicken into smaller chunks and set in a bowl with salt, pepper, egg, and buttermilk. Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Mix together the flour, potato starch, and baking soda in a large bowl. Remove chicken pieces from the buttermilk, making sure to shake off any excess liquid, and coat in the mixed flour dredge.
  4. Add oil to a large stockpot and heat to 350F. Cook the chicken bites, working in batches, for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and set on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack or paper towels while you fry the remaining batches.
  5. Heat up the gochujang sauce until thickened while the chicken bites fry.
  6. Add all the chicken bites to a large bowl or serving platter, pour over the gochujang sauce and mix to combine. Serve immediately with chives and sesame seeds.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/gochujang-korean-fried-chicken-recipe/