6 Practical Korean Fried Chicken Recipes, Perfect as a Home Meal Menu That Never Gets Boring

Kapanlagi.com - Korean fried chicken, often referred to as Korean Fried Chicken, has captured the attention of food lovers around the world, including Indonesia. With its unique characteristics of super crispy skin and various tempting sauces, it makes for an interesting side dish.

Thus, this Korean fried chicken dish becomes an attractive alternative for home dining. Although it seems complicated, making Korean-style fried chicken is not as difficult as you might think, KLovers. With easily obtainable ingredients and the right cooking techniques.

Here are some Korean fried chicken recipes that you can make at home, bringing authentic Korean flavors to your own kitchen. Let's check it out, KLovers!

1. YANGNYEOM CHICKEN (Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken)

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YANGNYEOM CHICKEN is Korean fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce made from gochujang, popular as a street food dish. Here’s how to make this Korean fried chicken:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken wings

- 2 tablespoons cornstarch

- Cooking oil

- Sesame seeds for garnish

Sauce:

- 3 tablespoons gochujang

- 2 tablespoons ketchup

- 2 tablespoons honey

- 2 cloves garlic

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Coat the chicken with flour

2. Fry until golden

3. Sauté garlic for the sauce

4. Add all sauce ingredients

5. Cook until thickened

6. Coat the chicken with the sauce

7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

2. DAKGANGJEONG (Honey Fried Chicken)

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DAKGANGJEONG is Korean fried chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey sauce, known for its crispy layered texture. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken fillet

- 1 tablespoon grated ginger

- Potato starch/cornstarch

- Cooking oil

- Sesame seeds

Sauce:

- 3 tablespoons honey

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon vinegar

- Chopped garlic

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken with ginger

2. Coat with flour

3. Fry until crispy

4. Cook all sauce ingredients

5. Add the chicken to the sauce

6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

3. KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN ORIGINAL

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KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN ORIGINAL is a typical Korean fried chicken that is double-fried until super crispy without sauce. Here are the steps to make this Korean fried chicken:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken

- 1 egg

- 100g all-purpose flour

- 50g rice flour

- Salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken

2. Dip in egg

3. Coat with the flour mixture

4. Fry for the first time

5. Cool for 5 minutes

6. Fry a second time

7. Serve with sauce

4. CHEESE BULDAK (Spicy Cheese Chicken)

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CHEESE BULDAK is a spicy Korean fried chicken topped with melted mozzarella cheese on top, providing a creamy spicy sensation. Here are the steps to make it:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken fillet

- Mozzarella cheese

- 3 tbsp gochugaru

- Garlic

- Honey

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic

2. Add the chicken

3. Add gochugaru

4. Cook until done

5. Sprinkle cheese

6. Melt in the oven/pan and serve.

5. HURAIDEU CHICKEN

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HURAIDEU CHICKEN is plain Korean fried chicken coated with seasoned flour, famous for its long-lasting crispy texture. Here are the steps to make it:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken

- 200g flour

- 1 tsp garlic powder

- Salt, pepper

- Cooking oil

Steps:

1. Marinate the chicken

2. Mix flour & spices

3. Coat the chicken

4. Fry until golden

5. Drain

6. Serve with sauce

6. SOY GARLIC CHICKEN

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SOY GARLIC CHICKEN is Korean fried chicken coated with soy sauce and garlic, creating a savory sweet flavor. Here are the steps to make this Korean fried chicken:

Ingredients:

- 500g chicken

- 5 cloves garlic

- 3 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp mirin

- Honey

Steps:

1. Marinate the chicken

2. Fry until cooked

3. Sauté garlic

4. Add the sauce

5. Coat the chicken with the sauce

6. Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve.

General tips:

- Marinate for at least 30 minutes

- Fry over medium heat

- Use fresh oil

- Drain until completely dry

- Serve while warm

That is the list of practical Korean fried chicken recipes. Enjoy trying these Korean fried chicken recipes, guaranteed to make your dining experience at home more special.

(kpl/dhm)