Roy Choi'S Korean 'Stain-Glassed' Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Roy Choi'S Korean 'Stain-Glassed' Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the brine:; 1 gallon water; 1 cup salt; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 1/4 cup peeled ginger, chopped; Juice of 1 lemon; Juice of 1 lime; Juice of 1 orange; 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar; 4 cups beer; 4 cups whole milk; For the chicken:; 2 pounds skin-on chicken pieces; 8 cups vegetable oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Kimchi, for garnish

Servings: persons

For the brine:
1 gallon water
1 cup salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup sugar
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 cup peeled ginger, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1 orange
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
4 cups beer
4 cups whole milk
For the chicken:
2 pounds skin-on chicken pieces
8 cups vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kimchi, for garnish

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1. In a large pot over high heat, bring brine ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Strain brine, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
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2. Add chicken to chilled brine, cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove chicken from brine and place on a paper-towel-lined platter until completely dry, about 2 hours.
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3. In a medium pot, heat oil to 350 degrees, using a thermometer to monitor temperature. Add chicken to pot and fry, one piece at a time, until golden brown all over, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside on a paper-towel-lined platter. Repeat with remaining chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with kimchi.

4994

kcal

Calories

497

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the brine:, 1 gallon water, 1 cup salt, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Roy Choi'S Korean 'Stain-Glassed' 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.

Roy Choi'S Korean 'Stain-Glassed' Fried Chicken

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