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Korean Fried Chicken

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Time40 Minutes Time2-4 TimeAsian
Korean Fried Chicken

Crunchy, double fried chicken thighs glazed in a tangy gochujang sauce and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. A delicious blend of spicy and sweet flavours that's perfect for any meal.

ingredients

  • 1kg chicken thighs, skinned and deboned.
  • 4tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • A good shake of Angus and Oink Korean seasoning (to coat chicken)
  • 120g plain flour
  • 120g cornflour
  • A good shake of Angus & Oink Korean Seasoning

For Sauce:

  • 120g gochujang
  • 60ml soy sauce
  • 30ml rice vinegar
  • 30g honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 50g toasted mixed sesame seeds

Directions

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite size pieces and mix with soy, grated garlic and Angus and Oink Korean seasoning. Marinate for 30 mins-2hrs.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and mix again well.
  3. Mix flour, cornflour and Angus and Oink Korean seasoning on a separate plate
  4. Coat chicken pieces well in the dry mix and set aside on a clean plate in individual pieces and rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Fry chicken in batches at 170C for 4-5 minutes. Until light golden brown. Remove from oil and set aside on kitchen paper.
  6. Turn fryer up to 190C
  7. Heat sauce ingredients in a pan until combined and thickened. Check seasoning and adjust to your liking.
  8. Fry the chicken again for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and super crispy.
  9. Check the thickest part of the chicken to check it is cooked through.
  10. Add the chicken to the saucepan and toss to coat the chicken.
  11. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and coriander cress

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