Korean Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients Needed

Marinade Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, quartered

• ½ yellow onion, grated

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fine salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Additional Ingredients

• 4 cups oil for frying, or as needed

Batter Mixture:

• ¾ cup cornstarch

• ½ cup self-rising flour

• 1 teaspoon white sugar

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup very cold water, or as needed

Cooking Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

Prepare the marinade: Combine chicken, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, tossing until the chicken is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.

As the oil heats, prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, sugar, pepper, and salt. Gradually add cold water, whisking until the mixture reaches a smooth, pancake-like consistency. Using tongs, transfer the marinated chicken into the batter and stir to coat each piece evenly. Discard any leftover marinade.

Fry the chicken in hot oil, working in batches, for 4 minutes. Transfer the fried chicken to a cooling rack to drain.

Fry the chicken in batches once more, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Enjoy your crispy, delicious chicken!

Cooking Tips

Editor's Notes:

The nutritional information for this recipe includes the total amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will depend on individual serving sizes.

The nutritional value of the frying oil is calculated with a 10% retention rate after cooking. The actual amount may vary based on factors like cooking time, temperature, ingredient density, and the type of oil used.

Nutrition Information (per serving)