Julia's Korean-Fried Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Julia's Korean-Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups canola oil for frying

3 ¾ pounds chicken drumsticks

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

or more to taste

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 cup potato starch

or as needed

½ cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

¼ cup oyster sauce

3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons grated garlic

1 ½ teaspoons white sesame seeds

1 ½ teaspoons black sesame seeds

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Set a rack on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Step 2

Pour oil into a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile toss chicken ginger and salt together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread 1/2 cup potato starch in a shallow dish; dredge chicken to coat completely and evenly. Add remaining 1/2 cup potato starch as needed. Shake off excess and transfer to a plate.

Step 4

Add chicken to the skillet carefully working in batches; fry until lightly golden 2 to 3 minutes. Turn chicken over and fry until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 175 degrees F (80 degrees C) 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to the rack on the prepared baking sheet. Reheat oil between batches to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 5

Return chicken to the skillet in batches and fry again about 2 minutes per side.

Step 6

Stir gochujang oyster sauce mirin ketchup fish sauce and garlic together in a large bowl. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat. Sprinkle with white and black sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information

Julia's Korean-Fried Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 622.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 55.1g 110%

Carbohydrates: 34.3g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 7.4g

Fat: 27.2g 42%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 178.6mg 60%

Vitamin A Iu: 163.1IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.6mg 174%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 1.1mg 2%

Folate: 20.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 50.7mg 5%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 58.1mg 21%

Potassium: 518.5mg 15%

Sodium: 978.1mg 39%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 244.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.