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Sticky Gochujang Fried Chicken

Crispy, golden fried chicken tossed in a glossy, sweet-and-spicy gochujang sauce that clings to every crunchy edge. It’s sticky, saucy, and just messy enough to be fun, the kind of dish you make when you want something comforting but exciting, familiar but totally addictive.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian Fusion
Servings 5 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs skinless and boneless
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the dredge

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp cayenne

For the sauce

  • ⅓ cup gochujang
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated

For Frying

  • Neutral oil for deep frying

For garnish (optional)

  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced scallions

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp black pepper. Add the 2 lbs chicken thighs , tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
    2 lbs chicken thighs , 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp black pepper
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the 1½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground ginger, and ½ tsp cayenne.
    1½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground ginger, ½ tsp cayenne
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
  • Heat Neutral oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the chicken in batches for 6–8 minutes per side (depending on size), until deeply golden and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack.
    Neutral oil
  • In a small saucepan, combine ⅓ cup gochujang, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic, and 1 tbsp fresh ginger. ingredients. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until thick, glossy, and sticky.
    ⅓ cup gochujang, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • Toss the hot fried chicken in the sticky gochujang sauce until fully coated. Finish with Toasted sesame seeds and Sliced scallions, and serve immediately.
    Toasted sesame seeds, Sliced scallions
Keyword basil, fried chicken, Gameday, Gochujang Fried Chicken, Korean Fried Chicken