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Korean Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze
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Korean Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze

3 hServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • whole chicken wingsMeat14 pieces
  • buttermilkDairy960 ml
  • saltSpices30 g
  • pepperSpices4 g
  • paprikaSpices14 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • mustard powderSpices2 g
  • curry powderSpices2 g
  • kimchi juicePantry60 ml
  • lemon juicePantry30 ml
  • soy saucePantry15 ml
  • thyme (sprigs)Produce2 pieces
  • rosemary (sprig)Produce1 piece
  • gochujangPantry80 ml
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • ginger powderSpices2 g
  • hot saucePantry30 ml
  • sugarPantry36 g
  • honeyPantry110 g
  • mirinPantry45 ml
  • soy saucePantry60 ml
  • waterOther180 ml
  • flourGrains240 g
  • cornstarchGrains120 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices8 g
  • paprikaSpices10 g
  • curry powderSpices4 g
  • mustard powderSpices4 g
  • saltSpices13 g
  • pepperSpices4 g
  • cayenneSpices2 g
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds10 g
  • green onions (sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1.5 litres

per serving

Nutrition

598kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
32 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Saucepan
  • Stockpot
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Cooling rack
  • Pastry brush

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the wings

    • Whisk the buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, curry powder, kimchi juice, lemon juice and soy sauce in a bowl.
    • Add the thyme and rosemary sprigs, then submerge the wings in the marinade.
    • Cover and refrigerate.
    Step 1
  2. Make the gochujang glaze

    • Combine the gochujang, garlic, ginger powder, hot sauce, sugar, honey, mirin, soy sauce and water in a saucepan.
    • Bring to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened.
    Step 2
  3. Mix the dredge

    • Combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, curry powder, mustard powder, salt, pepper and cayenne in a bowl.
    • Add a few spoonfuls of the marinade and mix to create crispy clumps.
    Step 3
  4. Coat and rest the wings

    • Coat the wings heavily in the dredge.
    • Let them rest so the coating sets.
    Step 4
  5. First fry

    • Heat the oil to 325°F (165°C).
    • Fry the wings until lightly golden.
    Step 5
  6. Rest the wings

    • Drain the wings on a rack and let them rest.
    Step 6
  7. Second fry

    • Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C).
    • Fry the wings again until deeply crispy.
    Step 7
  8. Glaze and finish

    • Brush or toss the wings lightly with the gochujang glaze.
    • Finish with sesame seeds and green onions.
    Step 8