5 Popular and Super Simple Korean Chicken Recipes You Can Make Yourself at Home

Kapanlagi.com - Who can resist the deliciousness of Korean-style chicken? From crispy chicken coated in sauce to warm and refreshing soup, Korean chicken dishes have stolen the hearts of food lovers around the world. But did you know, KLovers, that you can make authentic Korean chicken recipes?

Even without having to leave your home or spend a big budget! Yes, with easily available ingredients and simple steps, you can bring the Korean sensation to your own kitchen. Kapanlagi will share some popular Korean recipes.

Get ready to indulge your taste buds with your cooking skills like a Korean chef by checking out some of the following popular Korean chicken recipes! Let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Dakgangjeong (Honey Fried Chicken)

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Dakgangjeong is a popular Korean fried chicken dish. Pieces of chicken are fried until crispy, then coated with a sweet and sticky honey-based sauce. This dish is known for its crunchy texture and sweet-savory flavor. Here’s how to make this Korean chicken:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken fillet

- 1/2 cup potato starch

- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 egg

- Cooking oil

- Sesame seeds

Sauce:

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 2 tbsp honey

- 1 tbsp brown sugar

- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

- 1 clove garlic (minced)

- 1 cm ginger (grated)

Instructions:

1. Cut the chicken into small pieces.

2. Mix the potato starch and flour. Beat the egg separately.

3. Dip the chicken in the egg, then coat it in the flour mixture.

4. Fry the chicken until golden. Drain.

5. For the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a pan. Cook until thickened.

6. Add the fried chicken to the sauce, and mix well.

7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve.

2. Yangnyeom Chicken (Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken)

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Yangnyeom Chicken is a Korean fried chicken dish coated with a sweet and spicy sauce. The chicken is fried crispy, then coated with a sauce made from gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, and honey, resulting in a distinctive spicy, sweet, and savory flavor. Here is how to make this Korean chicken:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken wings

- 1/2 cup potato flour

- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

- Cooking oil

Sauce:

- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 2 tbsp honey

- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)

- 1 cm ginger (grated)

Instructions:

1. Mix the potato flour and all-purpose flour.

2. Coat the chicken wings with the flour mixture.

3. Fry the chicken until golden brown. Drain.

4. For the sauce, combine all sauce ingredients in a pan. Cook until thickened.

5. Add the fried chicken to the sauce, stir well.

6. Serve while warm.

3. Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)

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Samgyetang is a traditional Korean chicken soup that is considered to have health benefits. It consists of a small whole chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, garlic, and spices, boiled until tender in a nutrient-rich broth. Here is how to make this Korean chicken:

Ingredients:

- 1 small whole chicken

- 1/2 cup glutinous rice

- 1 root of ginseng

- 4 cloves of garlic

- 2 stalks of green onion

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Clean the chicken thoroughly and stuff the cavity with the soaked glutinous rice.

2. Place the chicken in a pot, add water until the chicken is submerged.

3. Add ginseng, garlic, and green onion.

4. Simmer on low heat for 1-1.5 hours until the chicken is tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

4. Dak Galbi (Spicy Grilled Chicken)

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Dak Galbi is a Korean dish consisting of pieces of chicken cooked with vegetables in a spicy gochujang-based sauce. It is usually cooked on a large skillet at the dining table, making it a popular and interactive sharing dish. Here’s how to make this Korean chicken:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken breast fillet

- 1 cabbage

- 1 carrot

- 2 stalks of green onion

- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

- 2 tablespoons gochujang

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon sesame oil

- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)

Instructions:

1. Cut the chicken and vegetables into medium-sized pieces.

2. Mix gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic to make the sauce.

3. Heat the skillet, add the chicken and sauce. Cook until the chicken is half done.

4. Add the vegetables, cook until everything is done.

5. Serve with rice.

5. Dak Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Chicken)

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Lastly, there is Korean chicken dak Bulgogi, which is the chicken version of the famous Korean bulgogi. Chicken breast pieces are marinated in a mixture of sweet soy sauce, garlic, and spices, then grilled or stir-fried. This dish offers the characteristic sweet-savory flavor of Korean cuisine. Here’s how to make this Korean chicken:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken breast fillet

- 1/4 cup soy sauce

- 2 tbsp sugar

- 2 tbsp sesame oil

- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)

- 1 cm ginger (grated)

- 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Slice the chicken breast thinly.

2. Mix all the ingredients to make the marinade.

3. Soak the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.

4. Heat a pan or grill.

5. Cook the chicken until done and browned.

6. Serve with rice and fresh vegetables.

Those are some Korean chicken recipes that you can try at home. With these recipes, you can enjoy authentic Korean flavors at home. Happy cooking and enjoy the deliciousness of Korean-style chicken!

(kpl/dhm)