Yangnyeom Chicken (Korean Sweet and Spicy Fried Chicken)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken Wings
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• 1/4 cup Gochujang
• 3 tbsp Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Honey/Rice Syrup
• 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Gochugaru
• 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1/8 cup Water
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/4 cup Potato Starch/Flour
• 1/8 cup All purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 cup Cold Water
• 1/2 cup Potato Starch/Flour
• 1/4 cup All purpose Flour
• 1/2 tsp Chicken Stock Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinates the chicken by combining chicken with cayenne pepper powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   While waiting for the chicken to marinate, make the sauce by sautéing the garlic in a hot oil over medium heat until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the rest of the yangyeom sauce ingredients then stir and cook until bubbling for about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.

4. 4

   Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium heat.

5. 5

   Well combine all the wet batter ingredients in a bowl then pour it to the marinated chicken and mix together.

6. 6

   Combine all the dry batter in another bowl. Coat the chicken with dry batter, shake off excess flour then fry the chicken until golden or 6 minutes each side. Do not overcrowd the wok.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat and let it rest in a cooling rack to remove excess oil.

8. 8

   After all the chicken has cooked the first fry, turn the heat to high then fry them for a second time for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it rest on a cooling rack.

9. 9

   Add the chicken to the yangyeom sauce and toss to coat.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve. Enjoy!