Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Korean Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade:; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, quartered; 1/2 yellow onion, grated; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fine salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Batter:; 3/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup self-rising flour; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup very cold water, or as needed; oil, or as needed

Servings: persons

Marinade:
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, quartered
1/2 yellow onion, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Batter:
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup very cold water, or as needed
oil, or as needed

1
Stir chicken, onion, garlic, fine salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until chicken is coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
2
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 340 degrees F (171 degrees C).
3
Whisk cornstarch, flour, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Gradually whisk ice water into flour in until mixture resembles a smooth pancake batter. Transfer chicken to batter and stir to coat chicken completely.
4
Working in batches, cook chicken in preheated oil for 4 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a cooling rack.
5
Increase oil temperature in the deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
6
Working in batches, cook chicken again in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on the outside, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade:, 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, quartered, 1/2 yellow onion, grated, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Korean Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Korean Fried Chicken

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