Korean Fried Chicken

 

Korean Fried Chicken

Written by Chef Bao

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!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.8 kg Whole Chicken
• 1½ cup Buttermilk
• 6 cloves Garlic (4 for Seasoning, 2 for Stir-Fry)
• ⅓ cup Ginger, Minced
• ½ tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Oregano
• ½ cup Water
• ½ 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 Using a cleaver, cut one whole chicken into pieces, then place pieces into a large bowl.

 

Step 2 Chop the garlic and dice the ginger, then mix with the chicken.

 

Step 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 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 Heat oil in a large pot or a deep pan. Once the oil reaches 350°F / 175°C, add the chicken. 

 

Step 6 Fry the chicken for about 8 minutes, turning it over to brown both sides.

 

Step 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 For option one, heat some oil in another pot. Add garlic and gochujang, and blend together.

 

Step 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  Place fried chicken into the sauce, then toss and stir to coat the chicken thoroughly. 

Step 11 Add sesame seeds and serve.

Step 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  Toss to stir ingredients together, and serve.