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Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken

Irresistibly Crispy Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken Recipe

This Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken recipe features a crunchy, flavorful coating and a bold sauce for an extraordinary dinner experience.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 lb Whole Chicken, bone-in and skin-on Substitute with chicken wings or drumsticks if preferred.
  • 1 tsp Grated Ginger Minced fresh ginger works well.
  • 1 tbsp Grated Garlic Always opt for fresh garlic.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adds a mild kick.
  • 1/4 cup Rice Wine/White Wine/Soju Tenderizes chicken.
For the Coating
  • 1 1/4 cups Korean Fried Chicken Mix Powder Plus 1-2 cups more for coating.
  • Frying Oil Use oil with a high smoke point.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Base of the sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Mirin Can be replaced with rice vinegar mixed with sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 5 cloves Chopped Garlic Intensifies flavor.
  • 2-3 tbsp Thai Chili Flakes Adjust according to spice preference.

Equipment

  • Deep pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Marinating and Frying
  1. In a large bowl, combine the whole chicken with grated ginger, grated garlic, salt, black pepper, and rice wine. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups of Korean fried chicken mix with 1 cup of cold water until smooth and thickened.
  3. Place an additional 2 cups of Korean fried chicken mix in another bowl for coating the chicken.
  4. Dip marinated chicken into the batter, then transfer to the dry coating and shake off excess flour.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a cooling rack.
  6. Increase oil temperature to 375°F and double fry chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, chopped garlic, and Thai chili flakes. Boil for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  8. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce to coat and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure oil is at the right temperature to maintain crispiness. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste.

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