Dakgangjeong Sweet Crispy Chicken

Dakgangjeong Sweet Crispy Chicken

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Korean · 45 min · Chicken · dairy-free

454 cal 26g protein 38g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp rice syrup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups neutral frying oil
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Toss chicken cubes in potato starch until fully coated and shake off excess.
  2. Heat oil to 340F and fry chicken 6 minutes; remove and rest 5 minutes.
  3. Raise oil to 375F and fry a second time 3 minutes until deep golden and crisp; drain.
  4. Simmer gochujang, ketchup, rice syrup, soy sauce, and garlic in a wide pan 2 minutes until glossy.
  5. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce off the heat until evenly coated.
  6. Finish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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