Crispy and Juicy Korean Fried Chicken Recipe – Unleash the

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1poundskinless, boneless chicken thighs, quartered

  • ½yellow onion, grated

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1teaspoonfine salt

  • ½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • 4cupsoil for frying, or as needed

  • ¾cupcornstarch

  • ½cupself-rising flour

  • 1teaspoonwhite sugar

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • 1cupvery cold water, or as needed

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Make marinade: Stir together chicken, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until chicken is coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.

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  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 340 degrees F (171 degrees C).

  4. While oil is heating, make batter: Whisk together cornstarch, flour, sugar, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in cold water until mixture resembles smooth pancake batter. Use tongs to remove chicken from marinade to batter; stir to coat chicken completely. Discard marinade.

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  5. Working in batches, fry chicken in hot oil for 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cooling rack.

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  6. Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  7. Working in batches, fry chicken again in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

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  8. Enjoy!

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Cooking Tips:

You can substitute 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt for the self-rising flour.

Serve with Korean Fried Chicken Sauce.

Editor’s Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories472
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
24g
31%
Saturated Fat
5g
24%
Cholesterol
71mg
24%
Sodium
1150mg
50%
Total Carbohydrate
44g
16%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
19g
37%
Vitamin C
3mg
3%
Calcium
84mg
6%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
227mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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