YOOOO now we’re talkin’ next-level flavor — Spicy Korean Fried Chicken is crunchy, sticky, sweet, spicy, and 1000% addictive. We’re talking golden double-fried perfection coated in that signature gochujang glaze that slaps harder than your favorite K-drama plot twist 🔥🍗🇰🇷
🌶️ Spicy Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Chicken)
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken wings or boneless chunks (thighs = 💯)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp rice wine (optional, helps with flavor)
- ½ cup potato starch or cornstarch
- ½ cup flour
- Oil for deep frying
For the Sauce (Yangnyeom):
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or corn syrup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds + green onion for topping
👨🍳 Instructions:
- Prep the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and rice wine. Let it sit for 10–15 mins.
- Make the Sauce: In a small pan, combine all sauce ingredients. Simmer on low heat for 3–5 mins until thick and glossy. Set aside.
- Coat the Chicken: Mix potato starch and flour. Dredge chicken pieces until fully coated.
- Double Fry for MAX Crunch:
- First fry: 330°F (165°C) for 5–6 mins. Remove and rest for 5 mins.
- Second fry: 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 mins until super golden and crispy.
- Sauce It Up: Toss hot fried chicken in the spicy glaze OR brush it on for that perfect shine.
- Finish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with pickled radish and a cold drink. 🍺
🧨 Flavor Tip:
- Want it extra spicy? Add a dash of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) to the sauce.
- Wanna go boneless? Chicken thighs FTW.
- Feeling fun? Do a half-and-half platter: half spicy, half soy-garlic!
🔥 Caption Ideas for Social Media:
- “This chicken’s got main character energy 🍗✨”
- “Crispy, spicy, sticky, and completely illegal in 47 states (probably) 🔥”
- “K-drama soundtrack playing while I devour these like it’s my last meal 🎶💔”
- “Double fried = double trouble 😈🇰🇷 #KoreanFriedChicken”
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