TRENDY FRIED CHICKEN WITH KIMCHI SLAW

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Shake up your fried chicken game with this Korean-inspired batter and slaw. Vodka and cornstarch in the batter are the secret to light and crispy skin, and kimchi and gochujang add a new kick to a traditional cabbage slaw.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 quarts safflower or other neutral oil
1/2 cup mayo or aquafaba mayo substitute
1/2 cup gochujang Korean paste, Mother in Law's preferred brand
About 1 teaspoon LBS -- light brown sugar, Domino's pourable preferred brand, or honey
1 inch ginger root
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
A few scallions
1/2 head small savoy cabbage
1 small jar kimchi, store-bought, drained, Mother in Law's preferred brand
1 clove garlic, grated or sliced
1 inch ginger root, grated or minced
1/2 cup gochujang Korean paste
1/3 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon LBS -- light brown sugar
About 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs and/or chicken tenders or breast
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup AP flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
A few thin scallions or bundle of chives
Toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Gather your ingredients.
  • For frying: Heat oil in stove-top frying pot or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F or heat over medium to medium-high heat on large burner. Place a rack-lined baking sheet with paper towels or parchment under rack next to oil.
  • For the slaw: In a mixing bowl, whisk up mayo or aquafaba "mayo," gochujang, light brown sugar or honey. Then grate in ginger and garlic and whisk that in with the sesame oil. Chop whites and greens of a couple of scallions, shred or chop up the savoy cabbage and add the kimchi. Then toss to coat the slaw in dressing.
  • For the sauce: Place all ingredients in large skillet over medium heat, whisk to combine and reduce 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • For the chicken: Cut up chicken into 3 pieces per thigh, halve the tenders or quarter the breasts and season meat with salt and pepper.
  • Pour vodka into a large bowl and whisk in cornstarch, flour and baking powder. Coat chicken in batter and fry half a batch at a time to deep golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a rack to drain.
  • Toss chicken with sauce and top with scallions and sesame seeds.

Alex Smith
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The chicken was crispy and the slaw was refreshing.


chico fehr
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I used a different brand of kimchi than the recipe called for.


MITHU WORLD
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy fried chicken.


Philip Leitch
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Md.Sahadat Sahadat
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the kimchi slaw is the perfect complement.


Nelly
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


rieni
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the kimchi slaw was really good.


Samuel Treasure
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the slaw was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy fried chicken.


Tokolosie Vandermerwe
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I'm not usually a fan of kimchi, but I loved it in this dish. The sweetness of the slaw balanced out the spiciness of the kimchi perfectly.


Mayana Chetoro Mathe
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This fried chicken with kimchi slaw was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the kimchi slaw was the perfect complement with its tangy and spicy flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.