Yangnyeom Chicken
Crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet, spicy, and savory yangnyeom glaze with garlic and gochugaru. A beloved Korean street food that's perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender inside.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Cut into bite-sized pieces (2-inch chunks).
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Step 4
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet or wok using a thermometer.
Step 5
Working in batches, fry chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Step 6
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine gochugaru, soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Step 7
Stir constantly for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add butter and stir until melted.
Step 8
Add fried chicken to the glaze and toss until evenly coated. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 9
Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- paper towels
- shallow bowl
- deep skillet or wok
- instant-read thermometer
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
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