Korean Fried Chicken
양념치킨
It is a Korean-style fried chicken that is double-fried to make the outside extremely crispy, then coated in a sweet and spicy sauce based on gochujang, soy sauce, and starch syrup. It is the star of the "Chimaek (chicken+beer)" culture enjoyed with beer.
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Flavor
It features a thin and crispy (Glass-crispy) batter coated in a sweet, spicy, and sticky sauce, with the key being the contrast between the crispy outside and moist inside. The umami of garlic and gochujang is deeply infused.
Cooking Tips
Double-frying is key. Cook it first at a low temperature (160°C), let it cool off, and then fry it a second time at a high temperature (180~190°C) to remove moisture and keep it crispy for a long time. The sauce should be tossed after turning off the heat to maintain crispiness.
Substitutes
Potato starch (Potato starch) is the crispiest, but if unavailable, cornstarch (Cornstarch) can be substituted. If you don't have gochujang, you can imitate the sauce by mixing Sriracha + ketchup + brown sugar, and if you want to reduce oil, you can bake it in an air fryer.
Brands
(Sauce) Chungjungone·Daesang Yangnyeom Chicken sauce, (Frying mix) Ottogi Frying Mix·Crispy Fried Mix. As for franchises, BBQ, Goobne, and Kyochon have branches overseas.
Where to buy
Asian mart (frying mix, potato starch, gochujang, seasoning sauce), Amazon.
Storage
Fried food is best eaten immediately after frying. If there are leftovers, they get soggy, so instead of a microwave, reheat them in an air fryer or oven (180°C) to restore the crispiness. The sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Related
Soy Garlic Chicken (Soy Garlic Chicken), Dakgangjeong (Dakgangjeong), Padak (Green Onion Chicken).
FAQ
Q. Can I make it without frying using an oven or air fryer?
A. Yes, it is possible. Lightly coat the chicken in starch, spray with a little oil, and bake at 200°C in an air fryer until golden brown to get crispiness close to deep-frying. However, the glass-like texture of deep-frying is difficult to achieve.