Korean Fried Chicken (KFC)

Korean Fried Chicken (KFC)

30min
5 servings
Medium

Recipe for Korean fried chicken, a popular dish for gathering friends or family, following the Korean ritual called 'Chimaek' (chicken and beer).

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Para temperar
  • Chicken
  • 1teaspoon de Garlic
  • 2cm de Ginger
  • Korean chili pepper
    Substitui por: páprica picante, pimenta calabresa
  • 1pinch de Salt
Para empanar
  • Cornstarch
  • Rice starch
Para o molho
  • small amount de Oil
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Ketchup
  • Honey
  • Brown sugar
  • Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • Soy sauce
  • 1tablespoon de Water
  • small amount de Sesame oil
Para finalizar
  • small amount de Black sesame seeds
  • small amount de White sesame seeds
  • Green onion

Instructions

1
temperar

Prepare the marinade for the chicken by combining one teaspoon of garlic, approximately 2 cm of grated ginger, Korean chili pepper (or substitutes), and a pinch of salt. Mix well.

3min

Dica: Use the Korean chili pepper sparingly, as more spice will be added in the sauce step.

2
misturar

In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and rice starch for the coating.

1min
3
marinar

Season the chicken pieces with the prepared mixture and let them marinate for about 15 to 20 minutes for the flavor to absorb.

20min
4
empanar

Dredge the marinated chicken in the starch mixture.

3min
5
fritar

Begin the deep-frying of the chicken for a short period, about 1 to 2 minutes, just to seal it, without making it fully crispy. Remove from the oil.

2min

Dica: This is the first step of the double fry.

6
fritar

Increase the oil temperature and fry the pieces again until they are visibly crispy and reach the desired color.

Dica: The second fry ensures the special crispiness.

7
refogar

Prepare the sauce by sautéing a small amount of oil, garlic, and ginger. Add ketchup, honey, and brown sugar, followed by Gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, and one tablespoon of water.

5min

Dica: The sauce is what gives the Korean touch to the recipe.

8
misturar

Finish the sauce by adding a little sesame oil.

30s
9
misturar

Toss the fried chicken in the prepared sauce until all pieces are well coated.

2min
10
finalizar

Garnish the dish by sprinkling black and white sesame seeds, along with chopped green onion, before serving.

1min

Dica: Beer traditionally accompanies this dish (Chimaek ritual).

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Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    480 kcal24%
  • Carbohydrates
    51 g17%
  • Protein
    14 g19%
  • Total Fat
    26 g48%
  • Dietary Fiber
    5 g18%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

coreana

Required Equipment

frigideira

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