YANGNYEOM CHICKEN

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Provided by Food Network

Time P1DT3h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons rotisserie chicken seasoning
1 tablespoon ground gochugaru (Korean red pepper)
2 whole chickens
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Oil, for deep-frying
Yangnyeom Sauce, recipe follows
4 cups gochujang
4 cups ketchup
2 cups sugar
1 cup cola
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup sriracha
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons red chile pepper flakes
2 tablespoons ground gochugaru
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Steps:

For the rotisserie chicken: Combine salt, rotisserie chicken seasoning and gochugaru in a bowl. Sprinkle all over the chickens, then refrigerate for 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 520 degrees F.
Roast chickens for 2 hours. Let cool for 1 hour.
For the fry batter: Meanwhile, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt and 2 1/2 cups water in a bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Cut each whole chicken into 10 to 12 pieces. Lightly coat with fry batter.
Preheat oil to 325 degrees F in a deep-fryer. Deep fry chicken until crispy, about 3 minutes.
Preheat a pan or wok with 24 ounces Yangnyeom Sauce until sauce is heated, then gently toss the chicken in the wok until all pieces are covered with sauce. Serve immediately.
Whisk together gochujang, ketchup, sugar, cola, corn syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, vinegar, chile flakes, gochugaru, granulated garlic and minced garlic in a large bowl.