Korean Fried Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 1 lb (450g) chicken wings, drumsticks, or boneless chicken thighs, rinsed
02 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple juice as an alternative)
03 - 1 tsp minced ginger
04 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
05 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 cup potato starch or cornstarch
07 - Cooking oil for deep frying (vegetable or peanut oil)

→ For the Sauce

08 - 2 tbsp tomato sauce/ketchup
09 - 1 1/2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste), or more if you like it spicier
10 - 2 tbsp honey
11 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
12 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 1 tbsp minced garlic
14 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Optional Garnishes

15 - Toasted sesame seeds
16 - Chopped green onions

# Instructions:

01 - In a bowl, combine the chicken with rice vinegar (or apple juice), ginger, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
02 - After marinating, evenly coat the chicken pieces with potato starch or cornstarch. Dip each piece into the starch, rolling it around, then set it aside.
03 - Heat the oil in a deep saucepan or fryer to 175°C (347°F). Fry the chicken in batches for 3 to 5 minutes, ensuring it's cooked through. Don't overcrowd the pan, and use a splatter screen if necessary.
04 - Remove the chicken and let it rest on paper towels. Once all the pieces are fried, fry the chicken again for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and extra crispy.
05 - In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce/ketchup, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring until it starts bubbling. Remove from heat.
06 - Place the double-fried chicken in a large mixing bowl and pour the sauce over it, tossing gently to coat. Alternatively, you can serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
07 - Garnish the chicken with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately, with rice or pickled radishes.

# Notes:

01 - After coating the chicken in starch, let it rest for about 10 minutes. This helps the coating stick better and creates a crispier texture.

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