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Sweet Spicy Dakgangjeong
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Sweet Spicy Dakgangjeong

Crispy dakgangjeong coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. Thick sauce clings to the crust and leaves a lasting flavor.

Prep 25minCook 20min4 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken thigh into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Coat chicken evenly with potato starch.

  3. 3

    Fry first at 170C for 4 minutes, then rest briefly.

  4. 4

    Raise oil to 185C and fry again for 90 seconds for extra crispness.

  5. 5

    Simmer gochujang, chili flakes, corn syrup, and soy sauce into a glaze.

  6. 6

    Toss fried chicken quickly in the glaze until glossy.

Tips

Over-frying the second round can make chicken tough.
Toss off heat for under 20 seconds to keep crunch.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
510
kcal
Protein
30
g
Carbs
26
g
Fat
31
g

Variations

Gochujang Honey Dakgangjeong

Crispy fried chicken glazed with gochujang and honey. Spicy kick followed by gentle sweetness makes it highly addictive.

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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