Dakgangjeong (Korean Fried Chicken) – Crispy & Sweet
Make extra crispy Korean fried chicken with a sticky, sweet, and spicy glaze. Dakgangjeong is Korea’s most popular fried chicken recipe, perfect for dinner or parties!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or corn syrup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat evenly in flour and cornstarch.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in small batches for 5–6 minutes. Drain.
- Raise oil to 375°F and fry chicken again for 2–3 minutes until crispy.
- In a pan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, garlic, and ginger. Simmer until thick. Stir in sesame oil.
- Toss fried chicken in sauce until coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe) Calories: 420 Carbohydrates: 38g (14% DV) Protein: 24g (48% DV) Fat: 18g (28% DV) Saturated Fat: 3g (15% DV) Cholesterol: 85mg (28% DV) Sodium: 690mg (30% DV) Sugar: 14g Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on cooking methods and ingredient brands used.