World Flavors Cookbook

Dak-gangjeong (Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken)

Crispy, bite-sized deep-fried chicken pieces glazed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce, topped with peanuts.

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast or thigh, cubed
• Coating: 1/2 cup potato starch
• Sauce: 3 tbsp Gochujang, 2 tbsp Soy sauce, 2 tbsp Ketchup, 3 tbsp Corn syrup, 1 tbsp Sugar
• Chopped peanuts

Instructions

1. Coat chicken pieces in starch and double-fry until extremely crispy.
2. Simmer the sauce ingredients in a large pan until bubbling.
3. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
4. Garnish with chopped peanuts.