Korean Fried Chicken Vs. American Fried Chicken

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

More nutritious alternative.

chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are juicier and drumsticks are often cheaper.

Start with 2 pounds of chicken pieces and add 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and 1 teaspoon of fine ground black pepper. Season with salt to taste and let it sit for at least five minutes.

Prepare the dredge by whisking together 1 cup of cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.

Heat oil to 325°F and toss the chicken in the cornstarch mixture, pressing it into the chicken until dry.

Fry the chicken in batches for about five minutes until cooked through and light golden.

Increase oil temperature to 375°F and fry the chicken again for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

In a pot, combine 1/2 cup gochujang, 6 tablespoons ketchup, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 5 tablespoons brown rice vinegar, 1/4 cup mirin, 6 tablespoons palm sugar, and 8 cloves of finely chopped garlic. Heat until it simmers and reduce for one minute.

Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated.

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