Try Kkanpunggi – the ultimate Korean Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken recipe! This dish is crispy, sticky, and packed with flavor. Each bite brings a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, tangy, and garlicky goodness. It’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Enjoy the irresistible taste of Korean-style fried chicken with this recipe!
Ingredients
Meat
- • 1 lb Chicken thighs, boneless skinless
Produce
- • 5 cloves Garlic
- • 1 oz Ginger
- • 2 Green onions
- • 1 Jalapeno
- • 1/4 Size onion, small small
Condiments
- • 2 tbsp Mirin
- • 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- • 4 tsp Soy sauce
Baking & Spices
- • 1 Pinch Salt & pepper
- • 2 tbsp Sugar
- • 3/4 cup Sweet potato starch or potato starch
Oils & Vinegars
- • 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- • 1 Frying oil
- • 2 tbsp Vinegar
Other
- • 2 Red chili or 1/3 red bell pepper, seeded and small diced
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice wine, minced ginger, and garlic. Add the chicken pieces, toss to coat, and let marinate for 15-20 minutes. - Prepare the Chicken for Frying
Season the marinated chicken with a bit of salt and pepper, then coat each piece in potato starch or cornstarch, shaking off excess. This coating makes the chicken extra crispy. - Fry the Chicken
In a deep skillet or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels. - Make the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in gochugaru (or gochujang) and cook briefly before adding soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. - Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the fried chicken pieces to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat each piece in the spicy garlic sauce. Add sliced green onions and red chili pepper for extra flavor and color. Drizzle sesame oil over the chicken before removing from heat. - Serve
Plate the Kkanpunggi and enjoy your crispy, spicy, and tangy Korean garlic fried chicken!
