Glossy Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken
Twice-fried chicken coated in a sticky soy-garlic glaze with crispy edges and a glossy finish. Served with pickled cucumbers and lemon wedges for brightness.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Coat chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
Step 3
Fry chicken 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until sugar dissolves.
Step 5
Pour glaze into the skillet (off heat). Return chicken and toss until coated glossy, 1–2 minutes.
Step 6
Plate chicken. Serve immediately with pickled cucumbers and lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- small bowl
- whisk
- tongs
- slotted spoon
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