Korean Chicken in Hot Chili Sauce
Get ready to spice up your dinner table with this irresistible Korean Chicken in Hot Chili Sauce! Juicy, crispy fried chicken thighs are perfectly coated in a bold, sweet-and-spicy gochujang-infused sauce, creating a flavor-packed dish that’s impossible to resist. Featuring a balance of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, this recipe delivers authentic Korean flair in every bite. The chicken is fried to golden perfection before being tossed in the glossy, fiery chili sauce and garnished with sesame seeds and vibrant green onions for added texture and color. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is perfect for serving alongside steamed rice or enjoyed as a standalone crowd-pleaser. Bring the heat to your kitchen and savor this mouthwatering fusion of crunch and spice!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken thighs
- 100 grams Cornstarch
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 chopped Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and the egg to form a thick batter.
Step 3
Coat the chicken pieces evenly in the batter and set aside.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
Step 5
Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 6
In a separate saucepan over medium heat, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir well to create the chili sauce.
Step 7
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then add the sesame oil to enhance the flavor. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Add the fried chicken to the saucepan and toss until each piece is thoroughly coated with the chili sauce.
Step 9
Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Step 10
Serve immediately with steamed rice or as a standalone dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1318.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5777.4 |
| Total Fat 525.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 84.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 293.9g | |
| Cholesterol 689.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4513.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 153.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.1g | |
| Protein 148.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 88.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 158.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1653.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories