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Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Style)

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @erin.lim32 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thigh (boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat800 g
  • garlic (grated)Produce4 pieces
  • sake (for the marinade)Beverages30 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • chicken bouillon powderPantry5 g
  • ginger (grated)Produce5 g
  • white pepperSpices2 g
  • flour (for the batter)Grains100 g
  • cornstarchPantry60 g
  • rice flourGrains60 g
  • water (cold)Other200 ml
  • avocado oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre
  • honeyPantry40 g
  • ketchupPantry40 g
  • gochujangPantry30 g
  • soy saucePantry20 ml
  • gochugaruSpices6 g
  • brown sugarPantry25 g
  • mayonnaisePantry60 g
  • milkDairy20 ml
  • sugarPantry5 g
  • vinegarPantry10 ml

per serving

Nutrition

940kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
65 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Deep fryer
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Combine the chicken thigh pieces with the garlic, sake, salt, chicken bouillon powder, ginger and white pepper.
    • Mix well and let sit so the seasoning penetrates the meat.
    Step 1

  2. Make the batter

    • Whisk the flour, cornstarch and rice flour with the cold water until smooth and slightly runny.
    • Add the marinated chicken to the batter and coat each piece evenly.
    Step 2

  3. Heat the oil

    • Pour the avocado oil into a deep pot or fryer and heat to about 170 °C.
    Step 3

  4. Fry the chicken

    • Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
    • Drain on a rack and let rest briefly before the second fry.
    • Fry a second time at higher heat until very crispy, then drain.
    Step 4

  5. Make the yangnyeom sauce

    • In a saucepan, combine the honey, ketchup, gochujang, soy sauce, gochugaru and brown sugar.
    • Simmer gently until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.
    Step 5

  6. Coat the chicken in sauce

    • Toss the hot fried chicken in the sauce until every piece is glossy and coated.
    Step 6

  7. Make the creamy dipping sauce

    • Stir together the mayonnaise, milk, sugar and vinegar until smooth.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Serve the chicken hot with steamed rice and the creamy dipping sauce.
    Step 8
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