Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Fried Chicken)
Bite-size double-fried chicken lacquered in a sticky, sweet-and-garlicky glaze for an addictively crunchy Korean street-food favorite.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 Tbsp grated ginger, then toss thoroughly in the potato starch until each piece is dry and well coated.
- 2
Heat 3 inches of neutral oil to 330 degrees F and fry the chicken in batches for 6 to 7 minutes until pale gold, then remove and rest for 5 minutes.
- 3
Raise the oil temperature to 360 degrees F and fry the chicken a second time for 3 to 4 minutes until deeply golden and shatteringly crisp, then drain on a rack.
- 4
In a wide skillet, simmer the honey, soy sauce, gochujang, minced garlic, 1 Tbsp vinegar, and 2 Tbsp water for 2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
- 5
Add the hot fried chicken to the glaze and toss quickly over medium heat until evenly coated and sticky.
- 6
Scatter with chopped peanuts and toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately while still crunchy.
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