Crispy Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken (Quick and Easy)
Forget takeout! Whip up this quick & easy crispy Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken- juicy chicken & a flavorful glaze in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 510kcal
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs with skin on about 4 chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoon Cooking oil (avocado oil or canola oil)
- salt and pepper
Spicy Soy Garlic Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang (korean chili paste)
- green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken and coat with cornstarch.
- On medium-high heat, shallow pan-fry chicken skin-side down first.
- Pan-fry for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Remove oil from the pan, then add butter, garlic, honey, soy sauce, and gochujang. Mix until slightly thickened.
- Add the chicken back in, coat well, and let it cook for 2 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use potato starch for an even crispier crust.
- Let the fried chicken rest on a wire rack to keep it from getting soggy.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying—cook in batches if needed.
- Mix the sauce on low heat to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal
