JULIA'S KOREAN-FRIED CHICKEN

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This recipe that I developed quickly became a favorite in the test kitchen. One coworker has me make it for him for his birthday every year.

Provided by TheOtherJuliaGulia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups canola oil for frying
3 ¾ pounds chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, or more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup potato starch, or as needed
½ cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
¼ cup oyster sauce
3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons grated garlic
1 ½ teaspoons white sesame seeds
1 ½ teaspoons black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Set a rack on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Pour oil into a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss chicken, ginger, and salt together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread 1/2 cup potato starch in a shallow dish; dredge chicken to coat completely and evenly. Add remaining 1/2 cup potato starch as needed. Shake off excess and transfer to a plate.
  • Add chicken to the skillet carefully, working in batches; fry until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn chicken over and fry until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 175 degrees F (80 degrees C), 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to the rack on the prepared baking sheet. Reheat oil between batches to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Return chicken to the skillet in batches and fry again, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Stir gochujang, oyster sauce, mirin, ketchup, fish sauce, and garlic together in a large bowl. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat. Sprinkle with white and black sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 55.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 978.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

razbe sagor
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the chicken. :(


Ayan Nasir
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This was my first time making Korean fried chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aurangzaib Fiaz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy.


Nabila Syeda
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Easy to make and delicious!


Heba motamed
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious and the perfect dipping sauce for the chicken.


hnin yu
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The chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavor was still great. I'll try making it again with less gochujang next time.


Robynne Anaru
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the gochujang sauce, which gave the chicken a nice kick.


Lingam
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I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was addictive. I'll definitely be making this again.


Consuelo isidra lara
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This Korean fried chicken recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the sauce was the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.