Sticky Korean Chicken
💜Chef Sara

Sticky Korean Chicken

KoreanSpicyChicken

Sweet, spicy, and sticky Korean-style fried chicken (yangnyeom chicken) with gochujang glaze.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
4

🥗Ingredients

  • 800gChicken thighs (boneless)
  • 1/2cupCornstarch
  • 3tbspGochujang
  • 2tbspSoy sauce
  • 3tbspHoney
  • 1tbspRice vinegar
  • 4clovesGarlic
  • 1tbspGinger
  • 1tbspSesame seeds
  • 2cupsVegetable oil for frying

📝Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a deep pan to 180C. Fry chicken in batches for 5-6 minutes until golden. Drain.

  4. 4

    For extra crispiness, fry a second time for 2-3 minutes until deeply golden.

  5. 5

    Make the sauce: combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger in a pan. Simmer until glossy.

  6. 6

    Toss the crispy chicken in the sticky sauce.

  7. 7

    Serve over steamed rice, topped with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.

📊Nutrition per Serving

520
kcal Calories
34
g Protein
36
g Carbs
26
g Fat
2
g Fiber
14
g Sugar