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Crispy Gochujang Chicken

Cripsy Gochujang Chicken is the most delicious Korean-inspired dinner to make when you want to try something new! The chicken turns out extra crispy and the bites are coated in the most delicious sweet and spicy glaze that will have you licking the plate clean.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Yields4 to 5
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Servings4 to 5

Ingredients

THE CHICKEN

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pound chicken breast or thighs, chopped
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

THE SAUCE

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt, to taste if needed

Instructions 

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
  3. In small deep bowl, beat together eggs, salt, black pepper, and chili powder to taste.
  4. Dip a few chicken pieces at a time first in the wet batter, letting any excess drip off, and then into the dry, shaking off any excess. Set on a plate and finish breading all the chicken.
  5. Over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, garlic, butter, chili powder, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, water, and salt if needed to a pot. Mix together well and bring to a simmer. Once it is thick, take off the heat and transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
  6. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a frying pan. Drop the breaded chicken in, making sure not to overcrowd. Fry in two batches. Once golden, about 6 to 8 minutes, take out of the oil and drain on a paper towel.
  7. Toss the chicken in the glaze.
  8. Garnish with green onions and/or sesame seeds and enjoy with rice or noodles!

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