Korean Crispy Chicken

 Hello, foodies! Today I'm going to share with you one of my favorite recipes: how to make Korean crispy chicken. This dish is so delicious and easy to make, you'll be hooked in no time. Korean crispy chicken, or dakgangjeong, is a popular street food that consists of bite-sized pieces of chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. The secret to making it extra crispy is to double-fry the chicken, which creates a crunchy crust that locks in the juicy flavor. Here's what you'll need to make this mouthwatering dish:

Ingredients:

- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

- 1/4 cup of cornstarch

- 1/4 teaspoon of salt

- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

- Oil for frying

Sauce

- 1/4 cup of soy sauce

- 1/4 cup of honey

- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar

- 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar

- 2 tablespoons of gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic

- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger

- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

- 2 green onions, sliced

Directions:

To make the sauce, combine the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sesame seeds and set aside.

To make the chicken, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large ziplock bag. Shake off any excess cornstarch and transfer to a plate. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken pieces in batches and fry for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and repeat with the remaining chicken.

To finish the dish, heat the sauce over low heat until warm. Add the fried chicken and toss to coat well. Sprinkle with green onions and serve hot or cold. Enjoy your Korean crispy chicken with some rice and kimchi for a complete meal. You'll love the contrast of the sweet and spicy sauce and the crunchy chicken. It's a perfect dish for any occasion. Try it today and let me know what you think!