Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken Recipe is crunchy and tasty. It has a mix of sweet, salty, and garlic flavors. This dish is cooked twice to make it extra crispy.

The soy garlic sauce makes it more delicious. Many people love this dish in Korea and worldwide. It is great for parties or family meals.

You can eat it with different side dishes. Making it at home is simple. Follow this recipe for a tasty meal.

When I First Tried It

I first ate Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken at a restaurant. The crispy chicken and tasty sauce amazed me.

I wanted to make it myself. After trying many times, I made the perfect recipe. Now, I cook it for my family and friends. Everyone loves it!

Equipment List

  • Large bowls
  • Deep fryer or big pan
  • Tongs
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk
  • Small pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Paper towels

Ingredients List

  • 1 lb chicken wings or drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Step-by-Step Preparation

  1. Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder.
  2. Beat the egg and mix it with cold water. Add to dry ingredients.
  3. Dip the chicken in the batter. Cover well.
  4. In a pan, heat oil to 350°F.
  5. Fry the chicken for 6-7 minutes until light brown.
  6. Place the chicken on a wire rack. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Fry again for 5 minutes until crispy.
  8. In a small pot, mix soy sauce, honey, sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and pepper flakes.
  9. Add the cornstarch mix. Stir until thick.
  10. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce.
  11. Enjoy with your favorite sides.

Recipe Tips

  1. Fry twice for extra crispiness.
  2. Use cold water for a light batter.
  3. Let the chicken rest before frying again.
  4. Change the sweetness and saltiness as you like.
  5. Eat immediately for the best taste.

What Can You Serve With It?

1. Kimchi

This spicy, sour cabbage makes the meal tastier.

2. Pickled Radish

It is sweet and sour and balances the flavors.

3. Steamed Rice

Rice is simple and goes well with the sauce.

Conclusion

Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken is easy to make. It is crunchy, sweet, and full of flavor. You can cook it at home and enjoy it with family.

Serve it with simple Korean sides for a complete meal. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy!

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Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken Recipe is crunchy and tasty. It has a mix of sweet, salty, and garlic flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowls
  • Deep fryer or big pan
  • Tongs
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk
  • Small pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken wings or drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder.
  • Beat the egg and mix it with cold water. Add to dry ingredients.
  • Dip the chicken in the batter. Cover well.
  • In a pan, heat oil to 350°F.
  • Fry the chicken for 6-7 minutes until light brown.
  • Place the chicken on a wire rack. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Fry again for 5 minutes until crispy.
  • In a small pot, mix soy sauce, honey, sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and pepper flakes.
  • Add the cornstarch mix. Stir until thick.
  • Toss the fried chicken in the sauce.
  • Enjoy with your favorite sides.

Notes

  1. Fry twice for extra crispiness.
  2. Use cold water for a light batter.
  3. Let the chicken rest before frying again.
  4. Change the sweetness and saltiness as you like.
  5. Eat immediately for the best taste.
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