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Korean Fried Chicken with Gochujang Sauce
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Korean Fried Chicken with Gochujang Sauce

45 minServes 3Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat600 g
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • cayenne pepperSpices3 g
  • cuminSpices3 g
  • heavy creamDairy60 ml
  • corn starchPantry120 g
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
  • sesame oilPantry15 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • gochujangPantry30 g
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • hoisin saucePantry30 ml
  • ketchupPantry30 ml
  • green onion (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • sesame seedNuts & seeds10 g

per serving

Nutrition

737kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
43 g
Fat
43 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Deep fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Heat the oil

    • Pour the frying oil into the deep fryer.
    • Set the fryer to 170 °C as recommended.
    Step 1
  2. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, combine the chicken, egg, cayenne pepper, cumin and heavy cream.
    • Mix everything together until well coated.
    Step 2
  3. Coat in corn starch

    • Add the corn starch to the bowl.
    • Shake everything up so the chicken pieces are fully covered in corn starch.
    Step 3
  4. First fry

    • Check that the oil is ready.
    • Place the chicken pieces into the fryer.
    • Fry until golden and cooked through.
    Step 4
  5. Double fry

    • Fry the chicken a second time to make sure it is crispy.
    Step 5
  6. Make the sauce

    • In a pan, add the sesame oil and a little garlic.
    • Add the gochujang, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and ketchup.
    • Stir and let the sauce warm through.
    Step 6
  7. Coat the chicken

    • Add the fried chicken to the pan once it is done.
    • Toss to cover the chicken with the sauce.
    Step 7
  8. Plate and serve

    • Plate the chicken.
    • Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
    Step 8