Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken (Kkanpunggi)

Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken (Kkanpunggi)

60 mins
medium
4 servings

Crispy, flavorful Korean-style fried chicken with a spicy garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Fried ChickenKorean FoodSpicy

Equipment Needed

  • Large Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Skillet
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 450.00 gramsChicken Breast(Cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1.00 teaspoonGinger(Minced)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 1.00 tablespoonPotato Starch(For coating)
  • 1.00 wholeEgg White(For coating)
  • 1.00 cupVegetable Oil(For frying)
  • 4.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 0.50 cupLeeks(Thinly sliced)
  • 1.00 tablespoonChili Flakes(Coarse)
  • 1.00 pepperGreen Chili(Sliced)
  • 1.00 pepperRed Chili(Sliced)
  • 3.00 smallDried Red Chili Peppers(For flavor)
  • 0.50 mediumOnion(Chopped)
  • 1.00 bunchGreen Onion(Chopped)
  • 1.00 tablespoonSoy Sauce(Low sodium)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsWater(For sauce)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsRice Syrup(Or Sugar)
  • 1.00 tablespoonWhite Vinegar(For tang)
  • 1.00 teaspoonPotato Starch(For sauce)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSesame Oil(Toasted)

Instructions

1

Marinate chicken in ginger, soy sauce, and pepper for 15 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Combine chicken with egg white and potato starch.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Heat oil in a small pan, add garlic and leeks until golden.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Remove garlic and leeks, set aside.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Add chili flakes to hot oil, let cool, and strain.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Heat 1 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 4 minutes

7

Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

8

Remove chicken, drain, and set aside.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Heat remaining oil in a pan, add onion, green onions, and chili peppers.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Stir-fry until onion is crispy, add sauce ingredients.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Re-fry chicken in the sauce until heated through.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

12

Combine chicken with sauce, leeks, garlic, and sesame oil.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

13

Serve immediately.

Estimated time: 1 minutes