Korean Fried Chicken (Chimaek)

Name: Korean Fried Chicken (Chimaek)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken pieces; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying; 4 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp water; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 stalks scallions

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
4 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 stalks scallions

Instructions

Pat chicken dry with paper towels
Mix flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and pepper
Toss chicken in flour mixture
Heat oil to 350°F
Fry chicken in batches for 15-18 minutes until crispy
Drain on paper towels
Mince garlic and ginger
In saucepan, heat soy sauce, water, sugar, garlic, and ginger
Simmer 5 minutes
Toss fried chicken in sauce
Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions
Serve immediately with beer or soft drinks