Best Julias Korean Fried Chicken Recipes

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KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN



Korean Fried Chicken image

I've always considered myself something of a fried chicken expert. I've pretty much had every single style known to man and this Korean fried chicken is officially my favorite. No other method I've come across has the same combination of tender, juicy, flavorful chicken and plate-scratching crispiness as this recipe does. It's simply a must-try!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, quartered
½ yellow onion, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fine salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup cornstarch
½ cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup very cold water, or as needed
oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Stir chicken, onion, garlic, fine salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until chicken is coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 340 degrees F (171 degrees C).
  • Whisk cornstarch, flour, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Gradually whisk ice water into flour in until mixture resembles a smooth pancake batter. Transfer chicken to batter and stir to coat chicken completely.
  • Working in batches, cook chicken in preheated oil for 4 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a cooling rack.
  • Increase oil temperature in the deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Working in batches, cook chicken again in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on the outside, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1149.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN



Korean Fried Chicken image

Spicy Korean fried chicken, known as Yangnyeom Dak, became very popular in New York after it was introduced around 2006. Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee, the author of "Quick and Easy Korean Cooking," said fried chicken became popular in Korea when fast-food places opened there after the war.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small yellow onion, coarsely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for coating
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for coating
8 to 10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, quartered, or 24 wings
3 tablespoons Korean chili paste (gojuchang)
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, more for garnish
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Oil for deep frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a medium-size bowl, combine grated onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat well. Cover and set aside to marinate for about 1 hour.
  • In a large bowl, stir together chili paste, ketchup, sugar, sesame seeds and lemon juice. Taste and adjust flavors to get a spicy-sweet-tangy finish. Set aside.
  • Pour oil into a large heavy pot to a depth of 1 1/2 inches. Heat to 350 degrees. Combine flour and cornstarch in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Working in batches to avoid crowding, lift chicken from marinade, dredge lightly in seasoned flour and cornstarch, gently drop into oil and fry for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken, checking oil temperature between batches.
  • For wings only, when all pieces are done, increase oil temperature to 375 degrees and refry in batches for 30 to 60 seconds, until very crisp. Drain once more on paper towels. While chicken is still hot, brush thickly with chili sauce. Serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 982, UnsaturatedFat 57 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 869 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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