Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze
Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze layers ultra-crunchy chicken with a sticky, sweet-heat sauce that balances honeyed caramel notes and deep chili warmth. The gochujang adds fermented depth while ginger and soy round it out, making each bite bold yet harmonious—perfect for game day platters, casual dinners, or a crowd-pleasing weekend treat.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.57 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the milk and egg together in a large bowl until fully blended and smooth. Add the chicken tenders to the egg wash and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- 2
Combine the flour, potato starch, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Pour this mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Drain and discard the marinade from the chicken tenders. Add the chicken to the bag, seal it, and shake until each piece is fully coated in the mixture.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 4
Add about 5 chicken pieces at a time to the hot oil to avoid lowering the oil temperature. Fry for 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Continue with the remaining chicken pieces.
- 5
Increase the oil temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until it is boiling steadily. Carefully return the first batch of cooked chicken to the oil and fry again until cooked through and crispy, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with the second batch of chicken pieces. Transfer the chicken to a medium-sized serving bowl.
- 6
Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, gochujang paste, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has melted and the sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the sauce over the twice-fried chicken tenders and serve.
- Calories 377.27 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 28.58 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 53.54 g 19%
- Total Fat 5.98 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.4 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.87 mg High 36%
- Sodium 894.81 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 0.98 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 33.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 99.12 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 187.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 83.66 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Korean Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze is a Korean appetizer recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Chicken Tenderloin. Each serving provides about 377.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Tenderloin, Eggs. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 377.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze healthy?
- Korean-Style Crispy Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 377.27 calories and 28.58 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 894.81 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.4 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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