Taste fried chicken like you’ve never had it before! This delightful combination of herbs and seasonings breathes new life into a well-loved classic. Once your chicken is fried a light golden-brown, you have two options – a mouthwatering sweet and tangy sauce, or a lovely, aromatic herbal option. Pick your option, or better yet, try both. Either way, they’ll be coming back for more!
Korean Fried Chicken
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PRE TIME: 2 hr 35 min
COOKING TIME: 25 min
TOTAL TIME: 3 hr
5 SERVING
Ingredients:
- 1.8 kg Whole Chicken
- 1½ cup Buttermilk
- 6 cloves Garlic (4 for Seasoning, 2 for Stir-Fry)
- 1/3 cup Ginger, Minced
- 1/2 tsp. Thyme
- 1 tsp. Oregano
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp. Rice Wine
- 2 tbsp. Gochujang
- 1 tbsp. Rice Vinegar
- 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Honey
- 1 tbsp. Sesame
Directions:
Step 1
1
Using a cleaver, cut one whole chicken into pieces, then place pieces into a large bowl.
Step 2
2
Chop the garlic and dice the ginger, then mix with the chicken.
Step 3
3
Season with salt, black pepper, rice wine and buttermilk, and mix well. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2~6 hours.
Step 4
4
Place a generous amount of flour into a shallow bowl. Submerge each piece of chicken, covering thoroughly with flour. Place the floured chicken on a separate plate.
Step 5
5
Heat oil in a large pot or a deep pan. Once the oil reaches 350°F / 175°C, add the chicken.
Step 6
6
Fry the chicken for about 8 minutes, turning it over to brown both sides.
Step 7
7
Remove the chicken with a spider strainer to drain the grease, then place the chicken on a baking sheet. Bake at 365°F / 180°C for 10 minutes.
Step 8
8
For option one, heat some oil in another pot. Add garlic and gochujang, and blend together.
Step 9
9
Stir in brown sugar, then add soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, salt, black pepper and honey. Blend ingredients, and cook until the mixture comes to a boil.
Step 10
10
Place fried chicken into the sauce, then toss and stir to coat the chicken thoroughly.
Step 11
11
Add sesame seeds and serve.
Step 12
12
For option two, place the fried chicken in a large bowl, then. Add fresh thyme and oregano. Season with salt, black pepper and a little lemon juice.
Step 13
13
Toss to stir ingredients together, and serve.
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