Indulge in the irresistible allure of “Soy Garlic Fried Chicken,” a beloved Korean-style delicacy that takes crispy chicken to a whole new level.
What’s the secret to its extraordinary crunch? The double-fried method, where each piece of chicken is lovingly cooked twice to create a golden, shatteringly crisp exterior that reveals juicy tenderness inside.
But it doesn’t stop there. This delectable creation is generously coated with a sweet and savoury garlic sauce, infusing every bite with an extra umami punch that’s simply irresistible.
How to Make Soy Garlic Fried Chicken
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings
12 pieces
Ingredients
Fried Chicken
6 chicken wings, separate the drumettes and wingettes
1 inch ginger, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black or white pepper
1 cup corn flour
Soy Garlic Sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp oyster sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp water
Garnish
Toasted sesame seeds
Steps
- Using a large mixing bowl, mix chicken wings with ginger, salt and pepper.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat all the marinated chicken wings with a thin layer of corn flour.
- Heat oil on medium-low. In batches, fry chicken wings for 2 to 3 minutes on each side depending on the size of the meat.
- Remove chicken wings from the oil. Turn heat to medium-high.
- In batches, fry chicken wings for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. The oil splashes like crazy now so be careful!
- Remove chicken wings from the oil once done.
- On another frying pan, add all the sauce ingredients.
- Heat pan on low. Stir all ingredients until combined.
- Simmer the sauce until it is reduced and slightly thickened.
- Off the heat and the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Add fried chicken. Toss and coat the chicken wings evenly with sauce.
- Add toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve and enjoy!
