Description
Enjoy a delicious twist on classic fried chicken with this Spicy Gochujang Korean Fried Chicken recipe. Each crispy piece is generously coated in a vibrant, spicy-sweet sauce made from gochujang, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for casual gatherings or game nights, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its bold flavors and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings or drumsticks
- 1/2 cup gochujang
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix gochujang, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar to create the marinade. Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate for at least one hour (overnight for best results).
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry marinated chicken in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- For the sauce, simmer leftover marinade with rice vinegar in a saucepan until slightly thickened.
- Serve fried chicken drizzled with sauce; garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, lightly coat chicken in cornstarch before frying. Adjust the amount of gochujang to customize the spice level to your preference. Consider serving with steamed rice or pickled vegetables for a complete meal.