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Sweet & Spicy Korean

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Sweet & Spicy Korean Chicken is a flavorful dish made with crispy chicken pieces coated in a sticky, savory-sweet sauce with a spicy kick. Perfect as an entrée or party appetizer, it delivers bold Korean flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. Dip each chicken piece into beaten egg, then dredge in the flour mixture.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Toss fried chicken pieces in the sweet and spicy sauce until fully coated.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately with rice or as an appetizer.

Notes

  • Adjust gochujang quantity based on your preferred spice level.
  • For extra crunch, double-fry the chicken pieces.
  • This dish pairs great with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.

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Keywords: sweet and spicy chicken, korean fried chicken, gochujang chicken, korean appetizer, sticky chicken

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