Sweet Korean Crispy Chicken

Try this recipe for garlicky deep-fried chicken in a sticky-sweet sauce flavored with Korean favorites: ginger, soy sauce, and gochujang.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 2895 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 quart canola oil for frying, or as needed
• 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chile paste)
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup cornstarch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat sauce and chicken over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

Make the chicken: Place chicken into a bowl. Add vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper; toss until well combined and chicken is coated. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine honey, vinegar, brown sugar, gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper in a pot over medium heat. Stir well and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 4

Fill a deep fryer with 1 inch oil and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

While the oil is heating, place cornstarch into a bowl. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated.

Step 6

Working in small batches without overcrowding, fry chicken until light golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 7

Reheat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and deep-fry chicken once more until deep golden brown, about 40 seconds per batch. Transfer chicken to the pot of sauce.