Asia:
South Korea:
South Korean Gochujang (Spicey Fried Chicken with Sauce)
The chicken is deep fried twice to make the exterior extra crispy and to lock moisture in. The gochujang sauce is a hot, honey, spicy mix.
INGREDIENTS:
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
1 pound chicken breast tenderloins
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup potato starch
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
vegetable oil for frying
¼ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine flour, potato starch, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Pour mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag. Drain and discard marinade from chicken tenders. Add chicken to the bag, seal it, and shake until each piece is completely dredged in mixture.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Add chicken pieces to the hot oil about 5 pieces at a time so as not to drop the temperature of the oil. Fry for 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Continue with remaining chicken pieces.
Increase oil heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until continuously boiling. Carefully add the first batch of cooked chicken and fry again until cooked through and crispy about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with the second batch of chicken pieces. Transfer chicken to a medium-sized serving bowl.
Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, gochujang paste, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and ginger. Cook and stir continuously until sugar has melted and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Drizzle sauce over twice-fried chicken tenders and serve.
NOTES:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
