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Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken

Irresistibly Crispy Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken at Home

This Extra Crispy Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken recipe is a flavorful twist on takeout, perfect for impressing loved ones.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 lb Whole Chicken, bone-in and skin-on or 4 lbs of chicken wings or drumsticks
  • 1 tsp Grated Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Grated Garlic
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Rice Wine or white wine, soju
For the Batter and Coating
  • cups Korean Fried Chicken Mix Powder plus 1-2 cups for coating
  • Frying Oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce
  • ½ cup Mirin
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 5 cloves Chopped Garlic
  • 2-3 tbsp Thai Chili Flakes or 5-10 dried chilis
Homemade Korean Fried Chicken Mix Powder Ingredients
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • ¾ cup Corn Starch
  • 2 tbsp Salt
  • tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Gochugaru or cayenne
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger Powder
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg

Equipment

  • Deep frying pot or heavy-bottomed pan
  • thermometer
  • Large bowl
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the whole chicken, grated ginger, grated garlic, salt, black pepper, and rice wine. Ensure the chicken is thoroughly coated in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. In a deep frying pot or heavy-bottomed pan, heat the frying oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1¼ cups of the Korean fried chicken mix powder with 1 cup of cold water until you have a smooth batter. In another bowl, place 2 cups of the chicken mix powder for coating.
  4. Take the marinated chicken pieces one at a time and dip them into the prepared batter. Then, dredge them in the flour mix, shaking off any excess.
  5. Carefully lower the coated chicken into the hot oil, frying in batches for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C) and return the chicken to fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. While the chicken is frying, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, chopped garlic, and Thai chili flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Immediately toss the freshly fried chicken in the prepared sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  9. Transfer the coated chicken to a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve your Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken hot for the best texture and flavor paired with your favorite sides.

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