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Spicy Gochujang Korean Fried Chicken

Spicy gochujang Korean fried chicken is a must try. Made with gochujang and buttermilk this savory bird has a sweet and spicy, but not too spicy, kick. This Korean fried chicken will be a fam favorite, enjoy.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken and Marinade:
  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into long thick strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Crispy breading:
  • 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp celery salt
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • For Spicy Gochujang:
  • 2 Tbsp Gochujang paste
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 4 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
  • For garnish:
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 spring onions sliced lengthwise
  • Also about 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in a bowl.
  2. Add buttermilk and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Let marinate at least an hour or up to overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to low heat to keep chicken warm and crispy.
  4. Heat large pan or deep fryer until hot.
  5. Mix crispy ingredients together in a bowl.
  6. Remove chicken from the refrigerator.
  7. Lift a piece from the buttermilk and let excess drip off then dredge chicken in flour mixture.
  8. Lay chicken on paper towel lined plate.
  9. One oil is hot cook chicken in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and done.
  10. Place on paper towel lined baking sheet with rack and place in oven whilst preparing the sauce.
  11. In a small saucepan add Gochujang, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil and sesame oil. Mix well.
  12. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  13. Pour sauce over chicken and gently toss.
    14. Top with spring onions sesame seeds and chili flakes if desired.

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