Description
Dakgangjeong is a Korean-style crispy fried chicken glazed in a sweet, sticky soy garlic sauce. This version delivers crunch and flavor without the need for double-frying, making it perfect for a delicious homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 pounds) chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp rice wine (mirin)
- 2/3 cup potato starch
- Oil for deep frying
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp rice wine (mirin)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp corn syrup (optional, for extra gloss)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped green onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and rice wine. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- After marination, add potato starch to the chicken and coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 170-180°C (340-360°F). Fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Optionally, fry the chicken a second time for extra crispiness, about 1-2 minutes.
- In a separate pan, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice wine, minced garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and corn syrup. Heat over low-medium heat, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thigh for juicier and more flavorful meat.
- Double-frying enhances the crispiness but is optional.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness of sauce to taste.
- Serve with pickled radish or steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
