Buldak Fried Chicken
Buldak Fried Chicken
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, large, beaten
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Buldak Sauce
- 1/2 cup Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce, (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and cold water.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Dredge the chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Then, transfer to the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Set aside on a wire rack.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat the oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Fry the chicken: Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for 6-8 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Prepare the Buldak sauce: While the chicken is frying, combine the Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is warm and well combined. Stir in the white and black sesame seeds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Coat the chicken: Once all the chicken is fried, add the hot fried chicken pieces to the saucepan with the Buldak sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly until all the chicken is evenly coated. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Buldak Fried Chicken
For the Fried Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, large, beaten
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Buldak Sauce
- 1/2 cup Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce, (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and cold water.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Dredge the chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Then, transfer to the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Set aside on a wire rack.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat the oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Fry the chicken: Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for 6-8 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Prepare the Buldak sauce: While the chicken is frying, combine the Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is warm and well combined. Stir in the white and black sesame seeds.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Coat the chicken: Once all the chicken is fried, add the hot fried chicken pieces to the saucepan with the Buldak sauce. Toss gently but thoroughly until all the chicken is evenly coated. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min