Crispy Korean Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

1. 2 lbs chicken wings or drumettes
2. 1 cup buttermilk
3. 1 cup all-purpose flour
4. 1 cup cornstarch
5. 1 tsp garlic powder
6. 1 tsp onion powder
7. 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
8. Salt and pepper to taste
9. Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:

1. 1/4 cup soy sauce
2. 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
3. 2 tbsp honey
4. 2 tbsp brown sugar
5. 1 tbsp rice vinegar
6. 1 tsp sesame oil
7. 1 tsp grated ginger
8. 2 cloves garlic, minced
9. Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

(Optional: Nutritional Information) Total Calories: [Total calories for the entire batch]

Steps:

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 2: Prepare Coating Mixture In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Coat and Fry the Chicken Dip marinated chicken in the coating mixture, ensuring an even coat. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Make the Sauce In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Simmer until the sauce thickens.

Step 5: Toss Chicken in Sauce Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the crispy Korean fried chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors!

Savor the crispy perfection and Korean-inspired flavors of this delectable fried chicken.