Korean Fried Chicken and American Buttermilk Fried Chicken
A head-to-head showdown between two of the world's most iconic fried chicken styles: ultra-crispy, double-fried Korean Yangnyeom chicken glazed in a sweet-and-spicy gochujang sauce, versus heavily spiced, thick-crusted American buttermilk fried chicken. Chef's tips: (1) Always check that your fried chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe eating. (2) Double-frying is essential for Korean fried chicken; it expels moisture from the skin so it stays crispy even under the heavy sauce. (3) Adding fresh garlic to the glaze *after* turning off the heat prevents the garlic from burning or turning bitter while keeping its pungent flavor intact. (4) Drizzling a little marinade into the dry dredge is a secret technique that results in the ultra-crispy, flaky bits classic to Southern-style fried chicken.
- Time: 60 min
- Servings: 4
Source: ChefChef
Ingredients
- lbs 【Korean Fried Chicken】Chicken pieces
- 【Korean Fried Chicken】Grated ginger
- 【Korean Fried Chicken】Fine ground black pepper
- to taste 【Korean Fried Chicken】Salt
- 【Korean Fried Chicken Dredge】Cornstarch
- 【Korean Fried Chicken Dredge】Baking soda
- 【Korean Fried Chicken Sauce】Gochujang
- 【Korean Fried Chicken Sauce】Ketchup
- 【Korean Fried Chicken Sauce】Soy sauce
- 【Korean Fried Chicken Sauce】Brown rice vinegar
- 【Korean Fried Chicken Sauce】Mirin
- 【Korean Fried Chicken Sauce】Palm sugar
- 【Korean Fried Chicken Sauce】Garlic
- to taste 【Korean Fried Chicken Garnish】Toasted sesame seeds
- to taste 【Korean Fried Chicken Garnish】Green onions
- lbs 【American Fried Chicken】Chicken pieces
- 【American Buttermilk Marinade】Buttermilk
- 【American Buttermilk Marinade】MSG
- 【American Buttermilk Marinade】Kosher salt
- 【American Buttermilk Marinade】Ground white pepper
- 【American Buttermilk Marinade】Garlic powder
- 【American Buttermilk Marinade】Smoked paprika
- 【American Flour Dredge】All-purpose flour
- 【American Flour Dredge】Dried thyme
- 【American Flour Dredge】Garlic powder
- 【American Flour Dredge】Onion powder
- 【American Flour Dredge】Celery powder
- 【American Flour Dredge】Smoked paprika
- 【American Flour Dredge】MSG
- 【American Flour Dredge】Kosher salt
- for deep frying 【Frying】Neutral oil