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Spicy Gochujang Glazed Chicken

Spicy Gochujang Glazed Chicken

Krysta
A vibrant and intensely flavorful Korean-inspired dish featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a sticky, spicy gochujang glaze, perfectly balanced with a cool, creamy gochujang mayo. This dish delivers an unforgettable taste of Korea.
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 0.25 cup gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg. Dip each chicken piece first into the egg, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  • Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add chicken pieces in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Make the Gochujang Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup gochujang, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Toss the Chicken in Glaze: Add the fried chicken pieces to the saucepan with the glaze. Toss gently to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated.
  • Prepare the Gochujang Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon gochujang, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar until smooth.
  • Serve: Plate the spicy gochujang glazed chicken immediately. Serve with a generous side of the homemade Gochujang mayo for dipping, and garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, consider double-frying: fry once for 4-5 minutes, remove, rest for 5 minutes, then fry again for 2-3 minutes until extra golden. Adjust the gochujang in the glaze and mayo to suit your preferred spice level. Serve with steamed rice, pickled radish, or a refreshing cucumber salad for a complete meal.
Keyword spicy chicken, gochujang chicken, korean fried chicken, crispy chicken, asian glaze, chicken recipe, gochujang mayo