Sweet & Spicy Korean Chicken (Printable Version)
Crispy chicken wings glazed with honey-gochujang sauce for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy Korean flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1 kg chicken wings
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup cornstarch
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Oil for frying
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp sesame oil
→ Garnish
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Sesame seeds
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Sliced green onions
# Steps:
01 -
Season the chicken wings with salt and pepper, then coat evenly in cornstarch.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C (350°F). Fry the chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Combine soy sauce, honey, gochujang, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken: first at 150°C for 10 minutes, then at 175°C for 2-3 minutes after a brief rest.