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    Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Korean Fried Chicken)

    Published 11/29/2020. Updated 04/24/2021

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    Crispy Korean fried chicken glazed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce. This dakgangjeong recipe uses bite sized boneless chicken pieces, so it cooks up fast for a quick snack!

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    Let’s make some Korean fried chicken! Dakgangjeong (닭강정) is a deep-fried crispy chicken dish glazed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce. This recipe uses bite sized boneless chicken pieces, so it cooks up quickly in shallow oil. It’s the easiest Korean fried chicken you can make at home!

    Whenever I go to Korea, I try to enjoy as much Korean fried chicken as possible. There are so many delicious variations! Dakgangjeong is a big part of the Korean fried chicken culture, and some of the best dakgangjeong places are in traditional markets and streets of Korea, sometimes with long lines.

    Koreans often enjoy fried chicken with beer, and that combination is called ChiMaek (치맥), chi from chicken (치킨) and maek from maekju (맥주, the Korean word for beer). Hope you make this chicken dish and enjoy your chimaek at home.

    You can easily double or triple the recipe for a bigger crowd. Great for a potluck or a party. The chicken stays crispy!

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    Dak means chicken in Korean. Gangjeong is a type of traditional Korean confectionery. It’s made by deep-frying sweet rice batter into crackers, coating with a syrup, and finally covering with puffed rice, sesame seeds, or nuts. Traditionally, the similar concept/technique — deep frying and coating with a sticky syrup — is also used to make various other sweet and savory dishes. Dakgangjeong is the chicken version.

    How to make sweet crispy Korean fried chicken

    The Chicken

    Dakgangjeong is traditionally made with a whole chicken cut up. Some people make it only with chicken wings. I usually use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe, but you can use breast meat if preferred.

    To make this dish, I soak the chicken pieces in milk for a couple of hours, but it’s not absolutely necessary. This is a technique Koreans use to tenderize the meat and remove any gamey taste. The result is tender, juicy, and flavorful fried chicken.

    Then, marinate the chicken pieces with a little bit of salt, ginger and garlic before lightly coating them with the potato starch.The potato starch creates a light, crispy crust for the fried chicken.

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    Sweet and spicy sauce

    The sauce is sweet and tangy with a little spicy kick from the gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste). It’s far from fiery hot, but reduce or omit the gochujang if you’d like. You can replace gochujang partially or entirely with ketchup. It’s very common to use ketchup in a dakgangjeong sauce for a milder taste. Add more soy sauce if omitting or reducing gochujang.

    You can also boost the heat level by simmering the sauce with a little bit of gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes) or whole dried red peppers.

    Garnish with chopped nuts or seeds, if desired. Peanuts are common, but sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds are great as well.

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    Tips for deep frying

    1. Use a deep medium size pot if available. You’ll need less oil than using a large pan with less splash of oil.
    2. Be sure the oil is sufficiently hot (330°F for this recipe).
    3. Do not overcrowd the pan/pot. Fry the chicken in batches.
    4. Be sure to reheat the oil between batches.
    5. Double fry! It’s the Korean way.

    More Korean Chicken Recipes

    Yangnyeom Chicken (Spicy Korean Fried Chicken)
    Korean-flavored Baked Chicken Wings
    Dak Bulgogi (Chicken Bulgogi)
    Dak Galbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken)
    Jjimdak (Braised Chicken)

    Watch how to make it


    For more Korean cooking inspirations, follow along on YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Korean Fried Chicken)

    4.64 from 320 votes
    Appetizer, Snack
    Servings: 4
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thigh and/or breast
    • 1/2 cup milk optional
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • pinch pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
    • 1 tablespoon rice wine if not using milk
    • ⅓ cup potato starch (or corn starch) you can use more
    • oil for deep frying

    Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons cooking rice wine Mirim (미림), Matsul (맛술), or Mirin
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar) or other clear vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon gochujang, 고추장 (Korean red chili pepper paste) Omit for a mild version and add 1 more tablespoon soy sauce (Also see note)
    • 3 tablespoons honey or oligo syrup (oligodang, 올리고당), rice syrup (jocheong, 조청), or corn syrup - use 4 tablespoons if using syrup
    • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
    • pinch pepper

    Garnish

    • 1 to 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts or seeds

    Instructions

    • Remove any visible fat. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces.
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    • Soak the chicken pieces in milk for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. This step is optional.
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    • Drain well. Mix with the salt, pepper, rice wine (if you didn’t use milk) garlic, and ginger. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
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    • In a pan, add all the sauce ingredients, and stir well. Bring it to a boil. When it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer until it thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the heat off.
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    • Coat each chicken piece well with the potato (or corn) starch.
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    • Pour about 1 inch of oil in to a heavy bottom pan. Use a narrow and deep pan if available, When the oil is sufficiently hot (330°F), drop the chicken pieces in one at a time. Fry them in two batches. Overcrowding will drop the oil temperature too quickly. Cook until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove and set them on a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate.
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    • Reheat the oil to 330°F. Deep fry again until golden brown, about a minute or two. You can do the second frying in one batch.
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    • Heat the sauce over medium low heat. Add the chicken and stir well until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
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    Notes

    You can also boost the heat level by simmering the sauce with a little bit of gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes) or whole dried red peppers.
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    1. Cb says

      June 20, 2025 at 9:50 pm

      4 stars
      Very tasty! Just started trying new foods and this one is a great start

      Reply
    2. Gina says

      November 22, 2024 at 9:29 am

      Looks yummy! Can I make the chicken in the air fryer and then combine the sauce at the end in the pan? If so, what degree should I set it to and for how long?

      Reply
    3. Lois says

      April 05, 2024 at 4:22 am

      5 stars
      This is me and my family’s favorite!

      Reply
    4. Nryellow says

      February 04, 2024 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious and easy to follow. I didn’t have gochujang on hand and substituted it with sriracha (2tbsp) and it worked well. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    5. 나세원 says

      June 15, 2023 at 11:51 pm

      I bought some banchan like this at the korean store but it was chicken wings instead. I was wondering if I can make this recipe with chicken wings intead of using boneless skinless thigh? Or is that a different recipe?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        June 18, 2023 at 5:05 pm

        Yes you can. You’ll need to fry them a little longer.

        Reply
    6. Milo R says

      May 04, 2023 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      I did everything in your recipe except I used chicken tenders. It came out perfectly, very crispy chicken, juicy and the sauce is delicious.
      I watch Korean dramas and when they are eating Korean Fried chicken in the drama, it makes my mouth watery. Thank you for your recipe, I don’t have to go to Korea to eat this.

      Reply
    7. Nesper says

      April 16, 2023 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was delicious! I lived in Korea for little over a year and today I was craving some Korean chicken. My wife and I loved it! She said that it was so good that she couldn’t believed I made it…lol. Thank you for sharing, this will be one of my go-to recipes from now on. 감사합니다

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 16, 2023 at 12:39 pm

        Awesome! Glad you tried it. Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Dean says

      March 25, 2023 at 11:51 am

      Hello from Perth, West Australia! I just made this for a dinner party….I usually make Japanese karage but this is my new go to! So easy and a taste sensation…..thanks so much for sharing and such easy to follow directions.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 25, 2023 at 11:50 pm

        Hello! I’m delight to hear this is your new go to. Thank YOU for trying it out and letting me know how it turned out for you!

        Reply
    9. Loti says

      March 12, 2023 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      This is probably one of the best recipes I’ve ever made, it’s so delicious and it’s very popular amongst my friends and family.
      I genuinely make it at least once a week.

      Reply
    10. David says

      February 26, 2023 at 6:23 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing. Cooked yesterday and it was awesome and loved by everyone!
      Had ran out of gochujang so substituted with ketchup and sriracha and chilli’s.
      The method of marinating in the garlic and ginger and milk prior to adding the cornflour was great – really sealed in the flavour.
      Now to try your other recipes!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        February 26, 2023 at 10:07 pm

        Great to hear that!! Hope you find many more recipes you like here.

        Reply
    11. Talitha says

      February 06, 2023 at 3:31 pm

      I halved the sugar and it was still delicious. Brilliant and well written recipe (as always), thank you!

      Reply
    12. Vanessa says

      January 30, 2023 at 2:37 am

      5 stars
      This was my first attempt at frying and it went very well thanks to your simple and easy to follow instructions! On top of that, this recipe was delicious, I enjoyed it with kimchi fried rice. 🙂 Just a little bit of spice (my husband complained about wanting it spicier, so I will add more gochujang next time, or maybe some gochugaru) and a nice sweetness. A well-balanced flavor all around!

      Reply
    13. Cindy Saidon says

      November 14, 2022 at 3:11 pm

      This recipe is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing it. Have made it quite a number of times and the family always gets excited when they hear what is for dinner.

      Reply
    14. Rachelle says

      August 23, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      I tried your recipe and was shocked by how good it was. I substituted the rice wine/mirin with pure apple juice as I didn’t have that ingredient on hand but it still came out very good. My brother says the sauce was SO good and I agree! The chicken was very crispy too. Will make this a regular. Thanks for the recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 24, 2022 at 8:33 am

        Awesome to hear that!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

        Reply
    15. Joan Z. says

      August 23, 2022 at 7:52 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! Amazing results with minimal effort. The crispy chicken and delicious sauce are just perfect. My daughter’s eyes light up when I tell her I’m going to make it. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 24, 2022 at 8:36 am

        Great to hear that!! I hope you and your daughter enjoy it many more times. Thank you!!

        Reply
    16. nina says

      August 23, 2022 at 6:06 am

      I made this recipe and it was absolutely delicious. Normally i am not a huge fan of sweet sour kinda dishes but this was a hit! My boyfriend and mom loved it also. Thank you and I will def try more of your recipes 🙂

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 24, 2022 at 8:40 am

        Glad this was a hit! Hope you find many more recipes you like. Thank you!

        Reply
    17. Kikidee says

      August 05, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      My family and I LOVE this recipe! It’s such a comfort food and perfect for a cool rainy day (or for anytime really!). I follow the recipe exactly including letting the chicken rest in milk (okay we do use almond milk which makes no difference but meets our dietary needs). Highly highly recommend! It’s great on it’s own or as a side to some soup based dinner like hiyunguk.

      Reply
    18. Kevin says

      May 15, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Restaurant quality.
      I haven’t bought sauce in months for chicken.
      I started by getting rid of some stock items.
      I substituted the rice wine with 1/3 lemon juice, 1/3 lime juice and 1/3 rice vinegar. Possibly less. Worked in my case.
      I will have to try rice wine soon.
      I missed the rice vinegar this time and it was fruity because it added up to the 3/3rds I used before.
      Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    19. Sandy says

      March 27, 2022 at 12:35 am

      Made this tonite for dinner after seeing it posted yesterday. It is DELICIOUS!! and easy to make. Thank you for all of the wonderful recipes!!! My family loved it and already requesting me to make it again!

      Reply
    20. Dianne H says

      February 05, 2022 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious!

      Only thing I changed is I swapped out plain honey for hot honey (Mike’s brand is good). This is one our favorite sauce recipes for wings, too.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        February 06, 2022 at 1:05 pm

        Awesome!! Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    21. Angela says

      November 23, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      Tried it using the corn starch substitute and it was soggy not crispy at all… the sauce was good. I will retry this with potato starch to see if that will make it taste better. Hoping for that saucy crunch!

      Reply
    22. Tariq says

      November 21, 2021 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      Breathtakingly delicious. I will always make this recipe now. THANK YOU!

      Reply
      • Libby says

        December 22, 2021 at 12:32 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for sharing this recipe! My 10yo would always refuse to eat my fried chicken, but then I tried your recipe. Now, this is a dish the whole family looks forward to!

        Reply
        • Hyosun says

          December 22, 2021 at 10:01 pm

          Aww I’m very happy to hear that! Thank you!!

          Reply
    23. Nancy says

      November 20, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for generously sharing this recipe and spreading happiness. One of the BEST recipes I have had the pleasure of making. My family goes crazy for this dish.

      Reply
    24. Valerie says

      October 23, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      Made this sauce, it is fantastic! Husband liked it so much he wants me to make up a bigger batch and store it in the fridge. @koreanbapsang , any idea how to do this? Not the preparation, the storage.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        October 23, 2021 at 1:41 pm

        Great to hear that! I haven’t tried it, but the sticky sauce might harden it in the fridge and you’ll need to heat it up. You can try putting it all together and simmering it when using/serving.

        Reply
    25. Paula says

      October 18, 2021 at 4:53 am

      5 stars
      My first attempt tonight and it was so delicious! I thought my husband wouldn’t like the sauce because of the amount of sugar but the flavours all balanced out really well and he liked it. I only used half the gochujang, and DS7 found it to be just the right amount of spicy, though next time I might dial down the ginger to suit. Even just the marinated chicken fried once and dipped in the sauce was amazing (I couldn’t wait to try it :D) I don’t know why you would want any other kind of fried chicken, to be honest.

      Reply
    26. Caroline says

      September 15, 2021 at 9:42 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is incredible! Thank you so much for sharing it. I live in Japan but am new to Korean food and rarely deep fry. But this recipe was absolutely worth it! My family and I devoured it tonight for dinner, and I’m so happy we have leftovers!

      Reply
    27. Teresita Defeo says

      August 22, 2021 at 10:24 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing your recipes. You are such a blessing because we in the family are all fond of Korean food.

      We are hoping that you will keep sending your recipes to your fans (I am one of them). You are very much appreciated.

      Sincerely,

      Teresita Defeo

      Reply
    28. Min says

      July 14, 2021 at 5:23 pm

      I normally hate deep frying because of the sticky mess it makes, but this recipe makes it so worth it. That sauce is sooo good. My kids ask for it all the time. They say it’s better than the restaurants! This is my first review on your site, but I’ve long been a fan. Born in Korea, but raised in the US, I now have my own teenage kids. I learned the basic dishes of Korean cooking from looking over my mom’s shoulder and 손맛 – but for all the things I don’t know, I count on your site. It has never let me down – I feel kind of guilty at times when people praise my cooking, and I know it’s all you 😄!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        July 14, 2021 at 11:21 pm

        Aww I’m so happy to hear that! Yeah we learn a lot, without realizing, from our moms. It’s awesome to hear I can help you with any gap. Take all the praise you get. You deserve it! You’re the one putting everything together with what you’ve learned from your mom and others like me. Thank you so much for taking the time to write me such touching notes!! I really appreciate it.

        Reply
        • Clare says

          September 30, 2021 at 4:54 pm

          Can you prepare in advance at all?

          Reply
    29. Kwiyoung says

      July 12, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      Wow this is absolutely delicious! Everyone raved. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        July 13, 2021 at 12:17 am

        So happy to hear that! Thanks for trying it out and letting me know.

        Reply
      • KEREN KIM says

        August 18, 2022 at 3:24 am

        I WAS ALSO BORN IN KOREA AND ADOPTED BY AMERICAN PARENTS WHEN I WAS 9 MONTHS OLD. I WAS RAISED TOTALLY AMERICAN, BUT WAS ALSO TOLD OF MY CULTURE. I WAS ALWAYS PROUD TO BE KOREAN. I GENERALLY DON’T DO MUCH KOREAN COOKING. I ALSO WENT TO KOREA IN 1977 TO ESCORT BABIES BACK TO THE STATES. IN THE WHOLE TIME I WAS THERE I DON’T REMEMBER EATING ANYTHING HOT OR FIERY EXCEPT KIMMCHE, I WAS ALSO THE ONLY ONE THAT DIDN’T GET SICK FROM THE DIFFERENT FOODS; INCLUDING THE NATIVE TOUR GUIDES. I LOOK FORWARD TO MORE RECIPES FOR MY FAMILY. THANK YOU.

        Reply
    30. Ky says

      May 16, 2021 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      I loved this so much! I cut down a recipe a little since it’s just for me and I completely devoured it in a couple of minutes! I love the sauce so much it was the perfect ratio of sweet and spicy ! Thank you so much I’m going to try more of your recipes ! 🙂

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        May 16, 2021 at 10:57 pm

        Hi Ky! I’m so delighted to hear that! Hope you find many more of my recipes you like.

        Reply
    31. Karen says

      May 09, 2021 at 11:10 pm

      oh so good! It was a hit with my family. Even my husband who really can’t take too much heat enjoyed it… 3 helpings!! Thank you!

      Reply
    32. jkay86 says

      April 25, 2021 at 3:51 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious, so simple to make as well

      Reply
    33. Soffia says

      April 08, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      I hope this reaches You but when making this i couldn’t find ginger anywhere but i do have ground ginger seasoning. Is there a difference?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 09, 2021 at 11:48 pm

        Hi Soffia, I know we talked on Instagram about this, but leaving a reply here as well for other readers. Generally, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger equals to 1 teaspoon fresh ginger. Hope your dakgangjeong was delicious!

        Reply
    34. David Yohalem says

      April 04, 2021 at 8:31 am

      5 stars
      Can one produce an acceptable result using an air fryer? I am considering purchase of one, but wonder if it’s worth the greater expense over a deep fryer.

      I read your recipes and feel famished. What a wonderful presenter of a wonderful cuisine.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 05, 2021 at 12:34 am

        Sorry I don’t own an air fryer, so I don’t know. Hope someone who has tried it leaves a comment letting us know. I’m debating myself whether to get an air fryer. My kitchen is running out of space. lol. And thank you so much for the kind words!

        Reply
        • Jeanne says

          May 23, 2021 at 4:06 am

          Hi,
          I have tried with an air fryer.
          The chicken isn’t as crispy, the corn starch falls off quite a bit.
          For me that means making the recipe more often without feeling guilty though… 🙂

          Reply
        • Barbara says

          February 20, 2022 at 12:55 am

          Yes, I used an air fryer! I followed Cooking in Chinglish’s frying technique for her Extra Crispy Taiwanese air fryer wings (sweet potato or tapioca starch + baking powder) and then tossed the chicken drummettes in the dakgangjeong sauce after air frying. They were so delicious. Thank you for the recipe!

          Reply
      • Riz says

        May 31, 2021 at 7:50 pm

        Hello! I don’t know if this will help, but what I do is to fry a huge batch of the breaded chicken beforehand then portion, cool, and store them in the freezer. I re-heat as much as I need in the air fryer to ensure that I always get crispy chicken while the oil gets drained out.

        Reply
      • Laury Batista says

        July 21, 2021 at 1:01 am

        I use baking powder as well when using air fryer makes it’s super crispy

        Reply
        • Zuzana says

          January 17, 2022 at 1:57 pm

          Could you please let us know if you combine the baking powder with starch and if yes, what measure? Thank you very much

          Reply
          • Hyosun says

            January 17, 2022 at 8:47 pm

            I don’t use baking powder. You really don’t need it, but if you want to try it, use a very small amount.

            Reply
    35. Karen says

      March 13, 2021 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious…just like mom made! Your recipes have been such a blessing throughout my cooking journey. I’m so happy to be able to enjoy the tastes I grew up with. Thanks as always!!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 22, 2021 at 10:56 am

        That’s great to hear that! Mom’s is the best! I’m glad I can be helpful in your cooking journey.

        Reply
    36. amy says

      March 13, 2021 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      i’ve been wanting this chicken ever since i had it at a korean restaurant 400 miles away over two years ago… so i bought my first cheap deepfryer this morning & used your recipe. i cooked mine a little bit too long because i’m a newbie, but the sauce saved it!! i’ll know for next time 🙂

      i’m so excited to try more of your recipes!! thank you for sharing them!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 22, 2021 at 10:58 am

        Awesome! Happy to hear my recipe was your first one to try with your new deep fryer. Hope you find many more recipes you like!

        Reply
    37. Donald says

      February 26, 2021 at 5:55 am

      5 stars
      I recently got into cooking Korean dishes. When searching for recipes, I found your site. Its awesome. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work! 🙂 This recipe was my favourite so far!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 22, 2021 at 11:02 am

        Glad you found my website and you enjoyed this recipe! Hope you find many more you like. Thanks!

        Reply
    38. Sofea says

      February 02, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      What can I use to replace the rice wine or the mirin for the sauce?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        February 02, 2021 at 10:38 pm

        You can use white wine or simply use water instead.

        Reply
    39. Hsuan says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      This was really delicious. My first time making dakgangjeong. I was intimidated by the deep frying but followed the tip to use a deep pot, which reduced the splatters. I made half the recipe for my daughter and myself and we ate all of it. She said “you must make it again!” I am half Korean but grew up here. I am learning about the cuisine through your website. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 22, 2021 at 11:05 am

        That’s awesome! Daughter approved! Thank you so much for letting me part of your learning Korean cuisine.

        Reply
    40. Susan Hargus says

      January 10, 2021 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely amazing. My son studied abroad in South Korea and he loved KFC. I surprised him with this and he was overjoyed, plus he shared some stories with us we hadn’t heard before. I can’t wait to try some of your other recipes! This one will be staying in my book:))

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 22, 2021 at 11:07 am

        aww how nice! Food always brings us together and brings out the stories and feelings to share. Thank you so much for coming by and sharing your story.

        Reply
    41. ALICIA says

      January 06, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      Hello,
      I followed your recipe and used cornstarch but when I went to shallow fry the chicken most of the cornstarch came off. What am I doing wrong? The chicken was crispy and delicious but it packed the breading that was in the pictures. Thank you for helping me fix what I’ve messed up!

      Reply
      • Gita Thanki says

        February 02, 2021 at 11:40 am

        See when I’ve made it I ensure the chicken is wet so soak it in milk with the seasoning and before dipping it in corn starch take it out the wet mix and throw it in the dry mix I promise u it will stick to the chicken

        Reply
    42. Judy Yockman says

      December 21, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      I love your recipes💖‼️

      Reply
    43. Arpita Patel says

      December 14, 2020 at 9:06 am

      This was actually pretty good. I added orange juice and mandarin orange sections instead of orange food coloring. Also added scallions sliced into 2 inch pieces and water chestnuts for crunch. I used the light syup pineapple and mandarin orange syrup instaed of granulated sugar and it came out beautifully. The pineapple and orange syrup add all the sweet plus extra fruit flavor. This recipe screams for a couple of fire cracker peppers too!

      Reply
      • Owen says

        November 15, 2021 at 3:47 pm

        Sounds tasty, but not the same dish at all.

        Reply
    44. Myra says

      December 13, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      맛있어요! This was delicious! Not my first Korean dish but my first time making fried chicken and it was sooo good. Turned into fewer than 4 servings for my family because it was so delicious 🙂 I’m hoping to make it a bit spicier next time – would you recommend adding more gojuchang? It seems from your other recipes that spiciness comes from gochugaru, which isn’t on this ingredient list, so I wondered if more gojuchang would work. Thank you!

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      • Hyosun says

        December 16, 2020 at 5:45 pm

        Great to hear it turned out delicious for you and your family! oh I say that in the narrative under “Sweet and spicy sauce,” “You can also boost the heat level by simmering the sauce with a little bit of gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes) or whole dried red peppers.” I will add it to the note section of the recipe card as well.

        Reply
    45. Brooke says

      December 11, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing and ate way too much, even my dad who doesn’t like to try new things loved it!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 12, 2020 at 3:40 pm

        Awesome! That’s what happens to me every time. Way to go dad!

        Reply
    46. Jam Trimble says

      December 07, 2020 at 1:52 am

      5 stars
      The girls and I wanted to try something new other than the usual samgyup we go to. And this looks equally delicious and we might be able to make this at home during the sleepover. Thanks for this!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 12, 2020 at 3:40 pm

        Great! Thanks for trying it out!! My favorite for a pot luck.

        Reply
      • Allaine says

        February 18, 2021 at 6:22 am

        5 stars
        Kansahamnida! Really good. This recipe is one to keep. 🥰☺

        Reply
        • Hyosun says

          February 18, 2021 at 11:04 am

          Yay! Thank you!

          Reply
    47. Johanna says

      December 06, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is just so delicious, and so easy to do. I would never get tired to do it over and over again. Soooooo yummyyy

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 06, 2020 at 11:02 pm

        Yay! I don’t either. I love making and eating these.

        Reply
    48. Stan Long says

      December 05, 2020 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe!

      Reply
    49. John Egbuniwe says

      December 05, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this today. Used more chilli pepper than recommended, it came out beautifully. My guests finished the dish so quickly that i was surprised. They were full of praise.

      Reply
    50. Steve says

      December 04, 2020 at 9:44 pm

      Great recipe. Simple and delicious. It was much better than my previous attempt using a different recipe. Thank you!!!

      Reply
    51. Joanna Howe says

      December 01, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      My family really enjoyed this chicken recipe. I’d definitely make it again. So good! Thank you.

      Reply
    52. Fred says

      November 07, 2020 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Amazing Recipe, thank you!
      I made à change to it and boiled the boneless chicken in water before and let it dry.

      Reply
    53. Dinah says

      September 22, 2020 at 9:27 pm

      i’m about to attempt this, but the young kids in my family can’t really take any heat that would come from the gochujang. Can I substitute the gochujang with doenjang, or what would you suggest? Thanks

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        September 22, 2020 at 9:52 pm

        Use some ketchup and add a little more soy sauce.

        Reply
    54. Sarah says

      July 31, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      This was so incredible it nearly moved me to tears 😂 I came here looking for a recipe using gojuchang and honey and I am now determined to cook everything on this site. Thank you so much! Best chicken I have ever eaten.

      Reply
    55. Mela Roque says

      July 07, 2020 at 1:34 am

      Followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out amazing! The chicken was soooo soft and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. Thank you for sharing 😊

      Reply
    56. Diane says

      July 06, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      Tried your recipe and my fussy kids actually swooned over it and complimented this dish over and over again. They said i have to cook this every week. They loved it so much. Never seen everyone in the family raving over a dish as much as this one. Definitely a keeper ans going into my ”favourite” list

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    57. Sandra says

      June 24, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for clarifying that the ‘peanuts or seeds’ is a garnish. I made this for my family and they all loved it very much. They asked me to make it again the very next day. Thank you for sharing your recipes! I have pretty much cooked almost all of what you posted in a short span of 3 months. You have made this quarantine period very pleasant for me and my family. Again, thank you!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 23, 2021 at 1:15 am

        Oh sorry for the late reply. Sometimes, these comments just get posted and I totally miss them. Very happy to hear that. We need all the help we can get during this prolonged quarantine period, and I’m glad I can be helpful.

        Reply
    58. Miangola says

      June 11, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, tried this recipe today and I love it <3

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        June 12, 2020 at 10:14 pm

        Awesome! So happy to hear that. Thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    59. Theresa says

      June 03, 2020 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is excellent. Better than delivery, in fact.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        June 03, 2020 at 9:24 pm

        Wow thank you! So happy to hear that!

        Reply
    60. Jennifer says

      May 10, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      We just tried this recipe. Amazing. Thank you!

      Reply
    61. Catherine says

      May 05, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      So, this was my first of your recipes that I have tried, and I WILL BE TRYING THEM ALL NOW. I love Korean food and have decided I’d like to learn more about it during my quarantine free time. This was so incredibly good. Like, dare I say, better than some restaurants good? I love that your website can help me learn about Korean cooking techniques and language/cultural meaning at the same time. Thank you so much. PS I lacked sesame oil and swapped cane sugar for brown sugar, and this was perfectly delicious albeit perhaps slightly tangier/more savory.

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    62. Sandra says

      May 04, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      I have cooked many of your recipes over the last month or so and I loved every single one of them. I have been looking at this one, but had a question before I start.

      The ingredients for the sauce lists 1 to 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts or seeds. Do the peanuts or seeds go in the pan in step #3: add all the sauce ingredients, and stir well? Or are the peanuts or seeds used as a garnish at the end?

      I am new to cooking in general, so your help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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    63. SarahW says

      April 29, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night at was blown away by how delicious it is! I am allergic to dairy, so I omitted the milk soaking and subbed dry white wine for rice wine, since that is what I had in my fridge and it was amazing! To find a gluten free (I used GF soy sauce) and dairy free korean fried chicken recipe was itself awesome, but the taste was spectacular and everyone was begging me to make it again immediately. I’m going to be trying as many of your amazing recipes as I can! Thank you!

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      • Hyosun says

        April 30, 2020 at 12:35 am

        So happy to hear that! Thank you so much for trying the recipe, making adjustments for your needs!

        Reply
    64. Cori Jones says

      April 20, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this recipe this weekend was blown away! I intended to have left overs but ended up everything in one sitting. I will definitely be making this many more times in the future.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 27, 2020 at 2:07 am

        Awesome! Thank you so much for letting me know.

        Reply
    65. Frances says

      April 09, 2020 at 9:45 pm

      Question:
      Sauce came out great. But I did something wrong with the chicken. I coated with corn starch, but when I fried it in a heavy deep pan, the coating didn’t come out, and it was more like stir fry chicken. How do I make the coating stick and come out like fried chicken?

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      • Hyosun says

        April 11, 2020 at 9:50 pm

        Did you use milk or rice wine? The chicken should be slightly wet for the cornstarch to stick. Just use a bit of liquid (milk, rice wine or white wine or water) to wet chicken to help it. Hope this helps.

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    66. Diana says

      April 02, 2020 at 8:03 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious and easy to follow. I’ve never cooked fried chicken before and this recipe gave me the confidence to attempt a self -isolating version of a trip to our favourite Korean fried chicken restaurant. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 03, 2020 at 12:22 am

        Awesome! Stay safe and healthy!

        Reply
    67. Terry Kelley says

      February 02, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Hi mom, I made your Dakgangjeong paste today but had to change it up a bit, just a bit…. I added about 2 T of fresh ocean peppers, 3 thai chilis, some holy basil & about 7 kaffir lime leaves. Lastly it needed korean capsaicin powder – its says in english on the back of the bottle “hot taste powder” !

      Gonna be so good, also got your yang yum sauce ready to put on the other half.

      It seems to me when I had yang yum delivered in Kunsan it had 1/2 spicy, 1/2 not spicy???

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    68. Ainee says

      December 23, 2019 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      Im going to try it. Looks yummy. easy to prepare.
      Thank you

      Reply
    69. Reba P says

      December 20, 2019 at 11:51 pm

      5 stars
      This was soooo good! Thank you for sharing this recipe. My fiance and I loved it!

      Reply
    70. Jacqui says

      December 12, 2019 at 12:57 am

      5 stars
      This is delicious. Have made 4 times and twice we were entertaining. Beautiful served with a mixed salad of spinach, red cabbage, spring onion, carrot. 10/10

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 14, 2019 at 6:08 pm

        Awesome! I’m glad to hear that you’re serving it with healthy vegetables. Thank you! I really appreciate your review.

        Reply
    71. Maureen says

      November 24, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this a couple times. The recipe is easy to follow and it was amazing.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        November 24, 2019 at 12:13 pm

        Awesome! Thank you so much for trying the recipe and for the review!

        Reply
      • Hyosun says

        November 25, 2019 at 11:23 pm

        Awesome! Thank you for letting me know and for the great review.

        Reply
    72. Maddelline Radabaugh says

      November 05, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      Sooo delicious! Will definitely make again. 🙂

      Reply
    73. Kristina says

      October 25, 2019 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      I spent about 6 months in Australia and there was this Asian place I used to frequent that would serve a “sweet-spicy” chicken that I could not get enough of. I’ve been searching for a way to replicate that sauce since my return and this is it. It is sooo good! Thank you very much for sharing it with us

      Reply
    74. Eva Silhavy says

      September 14, 2019 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Very delicious!

      Reply
    75. Love says

      August 19, 2019 at 12:23 am

      Hi, does it matter if I use other type of chilli and not gochujang? Will the consistency and taste be affected because I couldn’t find it in a local grocery so I just bought a liquid chilli so I’m just wondering if it would still work out fine

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 26, 2019 at 1:12 am

        It will be different but I’m sure still delicious.

        Reply
    76. PownyRyda says

      June 03, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      I’m in a food coma now and I’ll be in another one tomorrow when I eat the other half. That was so tasty. Thank you very much!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        June 07, 2019 at 12:44 am

        Ha Ha so glad you liked it so much!

        Reply
    77. Sam says

      January 01, 2019 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      After visiting LA, I still had a craving for sticky Korean fried chicken. This recipe hit the spot!

      I didn’t have rice wine, so I used lemon juice to soak the chicken. For the sauce, I used 5T red wine and 5T cider vinegar. The red wine came through and added some richness. Garlic and ginger powder gave it a very smooth texture.

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      • Hyosun says

        January 06, 2019 at 11:30 pm

        Great substitutes! Glad to hear this recipe could satisfy your craving. Thank you so much for trying the recipe and leaving a great review!

        Reply
    78. Cheeyih Lee says

      December 27, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Hyosun, just found your website when I’m searching Korean Chikin Recipe, it is very details and clear instruction here! Just let you know I did printed the recipes, not illegal copying without inform you.
      Kamsahamnida!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 29, 2018 at 1:50 pm

        You’re welcome! Glad you found my website! Feel free to print any recipes you want!

        Reply
        • Cheeyih Lee says

          January 01, 2019 at 1:53 am

          Can you teach these?
          1. Ganjang-chikin 간장 치킨
          2. Padak 파닭
          3. Banban 반반
          4. Huraideu-chikin 후라이드 치킨

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    79. naomi says

      December 13, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      thank you so much for all the recipes. i first found your blog 4 years ago. even now i still made this recipe. and tomorrow is my husband company christmas potluck party. i always bring this fried chicken because they love it, espcecialy my husband.
      thank you

      Reply
    80. Victoria says

      December 11, 2018 at 7:08 pm

      I’ve been trying to replicate the taste of the dakgangjeong sauce made by our local Korean Fried Chicken joints and this one is the winner! Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 11, 2018 at 11:58 pm

        Happy to hear that! Thank you so much for letting me know.

        Reply
    81. Jason says

      November 20, 2018 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      Can i just skip the rice wine or mirin in the sauce? Or are there other ingredients that i can use?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        November 27, 2018 at 11:30 pm

        Yes you can skip, but supplement with other liquid such as water or apple juice (not vinegar) to have enough sauce. You can also use white wine if that’s an option for you. Thanks for the great review!

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    82. Kiyoko says

      October 23, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      I had to figure out what to make the day before payday with what I had at home already. I used the sauce from this recipe and put it on chicken legs I baked in the oven and it was fantastic! We thought we were going to have leftovers, but everyone gobbled it up. Thanks for a fantastic sauce! Maybe next time I can try the recipe in it’s entirety. 😀

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      • Hyosun says

        October 24, 2018 at 11:28 pm

        Great idea to use the sauce for baked chicken legs! Hope you get to try the entire recipe soon.

        Reply
    83. Evie says

      October 17, 2018 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my all time favorite recipes!!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        October 18, 2018 at 10:45 pm

        Aww thank you!

        Reply
    84. dydy says

      September 01, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Your recipe is superb. I try it and succeed in first try. Everyone love it. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        September 03, 2018 at 3:53 pm

        Awesome! I’m thrilled to hear that. Thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    85. shelley says

      August 21, 2018 at 6:44 am

      I’m having a Korean-themed dinner party, and this looks impressive. How would this turn out if I baked the chicken instead of frying, then coated it with the sauce? I’m looking for something not fried. Thank you!

      Reply
    86. Diane Robinson says

      July 25, 2018 at 8:12 pm

      I’ve made this probably ten times, it’s soooo good. I make extra sauce and reduce it till it’s really thick and dip that with everything. my husband’s loves it!

      Reply
    87. Cat says

      June 17, 2018 at 10:40 pm

      My sister has celiac disease and hasn’t been able to eat fried chicken since she was first diagnosed five years ago. I’m planning to make this as a surprise for her, since there’s no flour and I don’t have to worry about gluten free flour altering the recipe, but I have one question: for instruction #2, where it talks about what not to use if you soak the chicken in milk, is it just talking about the rice wine, or do you cut out the rice wine vinegar as well?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        June 20, 2018 at 6:17 pm

        Just rice wine! Enjoy!

        Reply
    88. Eric says

      May 31, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      Hi! I was just confuse with the ingredients for the sauce. It says it needs 3 tablespoons rice wine (or mirin) and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice wine vinegar). Do you put both of the rice wine and apple cider vinegar? Also, if I didn’t have apple cider vinegar do I replace it with rice wine vinegar as it is stated in the ingredients. I got confuse as if have already put 3 tablespoon of rice wine… do I have to add more of the apple cider vinegar to replace it? Thank you in adavance!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        May 31, 2018 at 1:14 pm

        You need both wine and vinegar!

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    89. 초심자 요리사 says

      May 23, 2018 at 12:00 am

      just was watching a cooking show where they recommended that the chicken “peak out” of the oil as it cooks to help moisture escape. Getting rid of moisture helps give the chicken the best dry/crispy texture. I see you do this as well and thought it was a great tip. They also recommended NOT moving the chicken around in the pan to avoid dropping the temperature of the oil too quickly

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      • Hyosun says

        May 23, 2018 at 10:31 pm

        Great tips! Thanks.

        Reply
    90. Jessica Chavez says

      May 19, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      This recipe was delicious I have made it twice now, and we continue to love it! I am starting to love Korean food. We also made another Korean dish called bolgogie. (Not certain of the spelling)

      Reply
    91. Jan says

      April 27, 2018 at 11:05 am

      I love korean food ,I like all the side dishes that r served with the meals.I like the yellow squashed that is pickled.

      Reply
    92. Steve says

      April 24, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      Brilliant recipes and techniques, Hyosun. I love the detail and nuances of Korean cooking with way ups describe them.

      Reply
    93. mai says

      April 17, 2018 at 10:48 am

      can you substitute almond milk instead of the cow’s milk?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 17, 2018 at 8:47 pm

        Yes you can! I bet it will be delicious.

        Reply
    94. k says

      April 11, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Thank you. Made this and it tasted fabulous!

      Reply
    95. Milan Wamsteker (홍광명) says

      March 16, 2018 at 9:09 am

      Dear Mrs Ro, Thank you for allowing us to publish your recipe in our company magazine “Meyn World”. Meyn is the global market leader in chicken processing machines. The majority of all chicken meat in Korea is processed by our machines. The following link https://www.meyn.com/en-GB/163/meyn-world.html shows our January 2018 edition with your delicious recipe in several languages inluding Chinese, French, Spanish and Portuguese…

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    96. Jenn says

      February 23, 2018 at 1:27 am

      I love your recipes! I am excited to make it. I was wondering how I could add tteokbokki to this, like the ones at the street foods in Korea. Would I need to boil the tteokbokki and then just add it when you mix the sauce and the chicken, or would you deep fry the tteokbokki and add it it when you mix the sauce and the chicken? Hopefully you can help me out!

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      • Hyosun says

        February 23, 2018 at 4:59 pm

        You can add it either way, but I think most food stalls deep fry their rice cakes. Don’t forget to increase the amount of sauce if you’re adding rice cakes.

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        • Jenn says

          March 04, 2018 at 10:48 am

          I see! I will try it next time I cook it! Thank you so much for your advice!

          Reply
    97. Karren Joy Guardiano says

      February 11, 2018 at 9:16 am

      Korean foods are very delicious..😊😊😍😍 i super love it..😊😊💖💖💝💝

      Reply
    98. Cassiepeaberry says

      February 10, 2018 at 8:27 am

      Tried out the recipe and it was a great hit with my toddler and husband! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        February 10, 2018 at 10:37 am

        Great! Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    99. Julie says

      February 01, 2018 at 12:40 am

      Could you make this in an Air Fryer?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        February 05, 2018 at 10:05 pm

        I’ve never used an air fryer, but I don’t see why not.

        Reply
    100. Kim says

      December 04, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      I made this one it is so good all my workmates love it

      Reply
    101. Leanne Whitton says

      November 05, 2017 at 4:52 am

      I cooked this tonight and I must say WOW! What flavours, I couldn’t stop eating even though I was full. My husband said that this was the best asian dish I have ever made (and I have made many). Thankyou so much for sharing your dish I will be sure to share with my friends and family.

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      • Hyosun says

        November 18, 2017 at 2:25 pm

        Glad to hear you and your husband enjoyed the dish. Thanks for sharing the recipe with your friends and family!

        Reply
    102. Carol says

      September 02, 2017 at 8:13 pm

      Wowza! Made this tonight but used tofu. Made no changes. Tastes just like what I get at my neighborhood Korean grocery store. I bought gochujang a few weeks ago so I’m thrilled to finally have used it. This will definately go in the “Keepers” section of my recipe book. Thank you so much.

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      • Hyosun says

        September 03, 2017 at 3:45 pm

        Hi Carol – glad to hear you used this recipe with tofu and got to use your gochujang! This dish made with tofu is called dubu gangjeong in Korean. Hope you find many other recipes on my blog that will go in your keepers section of the book. Cheers!

        Reply
    103. Heather says

      September 01, 2017 at 3:38 am

      Would soaking the chicken in Almond milk, or another non dairy milk still do the same thing, or should I just not bother?

      Reply
    104. Monika says

      August 16, 2017 at 9:03 am

      I need to say that this recipe it’s amazing. I tried to cook this and it was sooo tasty and delicious. ??

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 16, 2017 at 10:42 pm

        Great! Thanks for letting me know how it turned out for you.

        Reply
    105. Nancy Folk says

      July 31, 2017 at 10:49 am

      Thank you for an awesome recipe; portions are perfect and the sauce is addicting !

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        July 31, 2017 at 12:15 pm

        Great! Thank you so much for trying it out and letting me know how it turned out. Cheers!

        Reply
    106. Faiqa Imran says

      July 24, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      What can I use to substitute rice wine for the sauce??? Plz help

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        September 03, 2018 at 4:10 pm

        Oh so sorry I didn’t respond sooner. I probably meant to come back to it later but forgot. Old age! You can use white wine or omit alcohol entirely. You will need a little more liquid in place though. Water or chicken broth, if available, will be fine.

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    107. Sharni says

      July 19, 2017 at 3:13 am

      I made this dish a couple of nights ago for my family and they all loved it! It was my first time trying it and it tasted like I was back in Korea again, so thank you so much for that! I had a question about the sauce; is it possible to make the sauce and keep it in the fridge? I was thinking of making more of the sauce and keeping it in the fridge (or freezer) and just getting it out every time I make the dish, instead of having to make it each time, but I’m not sure if it’ll keep properly.
      감사합니다!

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      • Hyosun says

        July 23, 2017 at 3:33 pm

        Hi Sharni! So happy to hear your family loved it! I don’t see why not. You can make it up to the point you’re ready to boil, and boil it when you’re ready to use it. Try it and let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
    108. Myrtle says

      May 27, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      Absolutely fabulous! Loved by whole family. Just put it on my menu planner as a regular! Had to improvise a bit as I couldn’t get the Korean chilli paste so used siracha. Thanks!

      Reply
    109. Iryna says

      May 14, 2017 at 11:09 am

      What a lovely recipe – thanks for sharing! we fell in love with Korean cooking in one Gaia restaurant in Cairo. We haven’t been there in years, and missed lovely dishes it made. after some trial and error of various recipes online, I tried this one and it matched our memories! personal preference is for no ginger in the marinade and sesame seeds instead of peanuts. Many thanks!

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      • Hyosun says

        May 17, 2017 at 9:11 pm

        Wow good to hear there’s a nice Korean restaurant in Cairo. I’m also happy to hear this recipe matched your memories. Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    110. Dino says

      May 03, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you Hyosun for sharing your recipe! I followed every detail to the tee and it turned out delicious! My partner and I were left highly satisfied. However, is there any way of preventing the black, burnt and sticky parts from resulting in the final steps?

      Reply
    111. AaronBSam says

      May 01, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      I have to admit. I did a possibly-horrible thing and decided to skip all of the chicken-prep-and-frying and just… bought McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. I wanted to see how my palate would take to the flavors of the sauce – and this was the easiest way I could think to do it. I have to admit, it was pretty freakin’ awesome.

      I know, it’s probably quite a disgrace. And the next time, I might actually attempt the chicken frying on my own. But it was an amazing shortcut for a proof of concept. I made sure to link back to your REAL recipe on my blog, so I hope you don’t mind that you amazing recipe is now associated with what I am calling “McDakGangJeong”.

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    112. Matt says

      April 07, 2017 at 1:15 am

      This is an excellent recipe, very simple indeed and a great start to these sweet and spicy flavours. I also added coursely chopped garlic, red chilli, and spring onion to my sauce. It was fantastic! Thank so you much!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 07, 2017 at 10:59 pm

        Thank you, Matt! Your additions sound great.

        Reply
    113. Julie says

      April 02, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      Hi Hyosun! Im planning to cook this on weekend but you’re recipe is good for 1 pound only. What if I make to 2 pounds of chicken, shall I also double up the ingredients both on the marinade and sauce? Please reply. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        April 07, 2017 at 11:11 pm

        Oh sorry for the late reply. Hope it’s not too late. Yes, double up all of the ingredients. Enjoy!

        Reply
    114. Sury says

      March 28, 2017 at 12:58 am

      I tried this recipe twice. My partner and me love it!! very delicious!! We dont need to go to the city to find korean restaurant to eat dakgangjeong. Thank so for sharing this amazing recipe to us ??

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 28, 2017 at 1:09 am

        Awesome! Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    115. gwyne says

      October 19, 2016 at 12:53 am

      I made this last weekend. I skipped the milk part and used chicken wings instead (my husband prefers fried chicken wings). I also doubled the recipe. For the sauce, I followed exact recipe except no garnish. My husband loved it! Thank you for posting your recipes. I will be trying to cook your braised chicken recipe next.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        October 19, 2016 at 11:16 pm

        Great! I love chicken wings too! I hope you find many more recipes you and your husband like.

        Reply
    116. Hina says

      October 05, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Hi, I have been following your recipes for a while now and all are amazing! I am about to try this one and the chicken is currently having a milk bath. I realized that I started too late and dinner may take a while yet… so my question is if I decide to make this tomorrow instead will the chicken be ok soaking in the milk for so long? or should I pour out the milk and resoak again tomorrow? thanks.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        October 05, 2016 at 5:11 pm

        Hello Hina – Thank you for using my recipes and the kind words! Drain the milk and no need to soak again. Enjoy!

        Reply
    117. Nikki Jackson says

      September 08, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      I came across your blog yesterday as I was craving some Korean spicy chicken I as I was marinating the meat I came across this recipe so I decided to make both for dinner tonight. Let me tell you how pleased my entire family was with both versions of the chicken. I thought the spicy chicken was my favorite until I tasted this recipe ad just like you, I couldn’t pass the pan without taking another piece. This was my first time attempting to make Korean food at home but because of you it won’t be the last. Thank you so much for expanding my cooking abilities, I look forward to trying many more of your recipies.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        September 12, 2016 at 10:30 pm

        Awesome! I am so happy to hear this recipe turned out well for you and it’s inspiring you to cook more Korean food. Hope you find many more recipes you enjoy on my blog.

        Reply
    118. Hannah says

      August 16, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      I went to Korea for a month a couple of years ago and fell head over heels in love with the chicken (I had it so much) and I’ve been nervous to look for a recipe incase it didn’t do the real thing justice. I wish I’d found your recipe sooner because I made it tonight for my family and everyone loved it! It had such an authentic taste, I almost cried with joy haha. Thank you so much for sharing!! You definitely have a new fan here, I’m sure I’ll be using more of your recipes in the future!

      Reply
    119. Aimee says

      August 14, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      This recipe is perfect. The chicken was SO delicious. My five-year-old loved it, too. I really appreciate all the Korean recipes you share here. Thank you so much!!

      Reply
    120. Nikki says

      July 30, 2016 at 2:22 am

      Sounds great. What is the recipe for this great looking dish anyway?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        July 30, 2016 at 4:36 pm

        Nikki – The recipe is in this post. Click read more.Hope you try it.

        Reply
    121. Moni says

      May 13, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipes. This was was excellent. Loved the warmth of the sticky spicy sauce. Looking forward to trying more!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        May 16, 2016 at 12:57 am

        You’re welcome! Thanks for letting me know it was excellent! Hope you find many more recipes you like.

        Reply
    122. Clarisa Lavinia says

      February 19, 2016 at 6:09 am

      Wow!! It looks beautiful! Is it alright if I omit the rice wine from the sauce because I can’t find any here.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        February 22, 2016 at 9:44 pm

        Yes, you can omit it. You can also substitute it with white wine. Enjoy!

        Reply
    123. Jasika says

      December 16, 2015 at 7:16 am

      I found your blog while searching for kimbap recipes. You have so many yummy things I want to try! I made this one tonight and it was SO amazing. Even my daughter loved it! Shes 7 and extremely fussy about food, but she devoured a big bowl of this deliciousness. Thank you so much for sharing it! 😀

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 20, 2015 at 10:41 pm

        Hi Jasika – That’s great to hear! Thanks for the nice words.

        Reply
    124. Joana says

      August 27, 2015 at 2:41 am

      Is there any substitute for gochujang? I am not sure we have it in our area – I’m currently in the Middle East

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 30, 2015 at 8:27 am

        You can use other hot peppers for heat or omit it. You will need to add a bit more soy sauce since gochujang also adds to the salt level.

        Reply
    125. Sadi says

      August 10, 2015 at 5:04 am

      I am so excited to try this recipe! I’ve been craving fried chicken for so long… I just have one question: is there anything I can use as a substitute for apple cider vinegar/ rice wine vinegar in this recipe? Would it be possible to omit it?

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      • Hyosun says

        August 10, 2015 at 11:08 pm

        Are you having an issue with the type of vinegar? If that’s the case, you can use any other clear vinegar. If you can’t use any vinegar, how about lemon juice instead? The sauce is supposed to be sweet and tangy. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

        Reply
    126. Merlyn yap says

      July 05, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      What make the chicken more crispier? Can i add paprika in the recipe?

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        July 19, 2015 at 10:49 am

        Not typical, but you can add paprika if you want.

        Reply
    127. Lee says

      March 21, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      Hi there! May I know if I can use white vinegar instead of rice wine vinegar ? And just to confirm, it would be alright for me to substitute the rice wine with water right ? Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 21, 2015 at 10:59 pm

        Yes, you can use white vinegar. The flavor will be a little different, but you can use water to have enough liquid for the sauce. Thanks for trying out my recipe!

        Reply
    128. Naina says

      March 09, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Hi! Just stumbled upon your blog whilst looking for Korean recipes and this looks and sounds delicious. I have a quick question please, perhaps slightly silly. Can this be made ahead? If yes, how would you recommend reheating it so that it keeps its texture and stays succulent? It’s just that I have a few guests over and was thinking of doing a small variety of Asian food for the meal, this included, and I’d prefer if I could prepare this in advance. Thanks for your help. And I know I will be returning to your blog for more recipes and inspiration xx

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        March 09, 2015 at 10:40 pm

        Thank you, Naina, for the nice words!. I’d suggest that you prepare everything ahead of time. And deep-fry them when it’s close to the time so you don’t have to reheat. You can reheat the sauce while you deep-fry. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    129. Jennifer says

      December 28, 2014 at 12:04 am

      Hi, this looks delicious, can I omit the spicy paste? I’m afraid it will be to spicy for little kids.

      Thank!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 28, 2014 at 12:06 am

        Sure! You can use ketchup for the kids instead.

        Reply
    130. Hanna says

      December 21, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Hello! I have a quick question, do you need to use rice wine in this recipe?? I really want to make this but my mom won’t buy me the rice wine. T.T

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        December 28, 2014 at 12:24 am

        Hanna – oh so sorry I missed your question. It’s been hectic around here. You can omit it, but you will need to add some liquid (water or broth) instead.

        Reply
    131. Retta says

      December 15, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      I have been reading your blog for about a month. My husband and I think your Mak Kimchi recipe is daebak! (That’s nearly all the hangugo I know.) It tastes like kimchi we ate in Uijongbu. We gave some to friends and I am now famous for my excellent kimchi. Your recipes have been delicious when I make them properly. 🙂
      I appreciate your writing the ingredients in Hangul so I can find them at my local store. I had learned this double frying in cornstarch technique last summer and was excited to see a recipe using it. I have become a legend in my own household for making this tonight. My guys LOVE it. Thank you for your blog!

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      • Hyosun says

        December 15, 2014 at 10:52 pm

        Aww that’s so great to hear! I haven’t had anyone calling my recipe “daebak,” and you just put a BIG smile on my face. Also so happy to hear your are famous for excellent kimchi and your guys loved dakgangjeong. You must be implementing the recipes really well. Keep up the good work! I look forward to hearing more about your awesome Korean cooking. Thank you!

        Reply
    132. nixdeleon says

      October 24, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      Looks good..now..I am craving 🙂

      Reply
    133. olivia says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      Hello. I just found your blog! I want to make korean fried chicken but I’m so curious with the frying parts. What I want to ask is do I really need to fry the chicken in two stages like yours? What happen if I just fry it all once until it becomes golden brown? Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        September 17, 2014 at 12:44 am

        Frying once is okay. Double frying is a common technique used in Korean cooking for crispier results.

        Reply
    134. Myung Moon says

      September 13, 2014 at 10:39 am

      Have you considered publishing your recipes?
      Your pictures are beautifully taken and recipes are meticulous.
      I have been recommending your website to friends.
      Since my mother passed away I didn’t know who to call for recipes but now
      your website is my daily ritual.
      Thank you again for posting and continuously updating your recipes.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        September 13, 2014 at 4:22 pm

        Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope to publish them one day. And thank you for spreading the word! I’m sorry to hear about your mom, but glad I can be helpful in a small way.

        Reply
    135. Emily Jang says

      August 24, 2014 at 2:17 am

      Just made this tonight and it was a huge success!! Thank you again!! It was actually not spicy enough for me and a bit too sweet so I’ll adjust next time for our tastes. I was curious, what type of oil do you like to fry in?

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      • Hyosun says

        August 24, 2014 at 2:34 am

        Excellent! Always happy to hear about success stories! And that’s the beauty of home cooking – adjust to you and your family’s tastes. I usually use canola oil. Thank you so much for trying my recipe and letting me know how it turned out! Cheers!

        Reply
    136. kerstin says

      August 02, 2014 at 11:00 am

      I made this last night and it was amazing. Thanks so much for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        August 02, 2014 at 8:55 pm

        You’re welcome, Kerstin! So happy to hear it turned out well for you.

        Reply
    137. Michelle says

      June 26, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      Annyeonghaseyo Hyosun unnie! 🙂

      I stumbled upon your blog whilst looking for korean mandu recipe, and they turned out really delicious. I then spent my evening today just going through your recipe index and have selected a few recipes to cook next week – cant wait!

      I would also loveeeee to try this recipe and have a couple of questions I was hoping you could help me with please. Is it possible to substitute potato starch with rice flour? Would love to understand the difference in the outcome. Would it be less crispy if I use rice flour? Also, just out of curiosity, what does soaking the chicken in milk do? Thank you in advance for taking your time to help. 🙂 kamsahamida!

      Reply
      • Hyosun says

        June 27, 2014 at 2:42 am

        Thank you for the feedback on the mandu recipe! I’m very happy to hear they turned out well for you. Yes, it’s possible to substitute with rice flour. Rice flour is commonly used in Asian deep frying. I sometimes mix rice flour with corn starch in my deep-frying batter to give it a lighter crispy texture, but haven’t used rice flour alone. I’m sure it will be fine though. As I said in my head note, the milk helps tenderize the meat and remove chicken odor, resulting in tender, juicy, and flavorful fried chicken. But it’s not necessary to use it. Hope this helps. Let me know how it turns out. Happy Korean cooking!

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    138. Maria Lourdes says

      May 12, 2014 at 1:06 am

      I love this dish. It’s very delicious and quite easy to make. I make it once a month. My son loves it. Thanks for all your wonderful and easy to follow recipes.

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        May 12, 2014 at 1:53 am

        My pleasure, Maria! I’m glad your son likes it. Cheers!

        Reply
    139. Miss Kim says

      March 21, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      Yum! I love this dish. I am trying to cut back on the fried food too, but it’s so hard to resist anything that is deliciously both sweet and spicy. .

      Reply
    140. Holly | Beyond kimchee says

      March 21, 2014 at 12:58 am

      This looks beautiful, Hyosun! Who could resist this crispy sweet chicken? I love your sauce recipe.

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        March 21, 2014 at 1:20 am

        Thank you, Holly!

        Reply
    141. Pola M says

      March 19, 2014 at 4:13 am

      How deliciously crispy! Want to have some now!

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        March 21, 2014 at 1:20 am

        Thank you, Pola! I wish I could give you some. Great to see you again.

        Reply
    142. Benjamin Hood says

      March 18, 2014 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks for the recipe. I loved Korean fried chicken when I lived in Hawaii, so it’ll be nice to have it again.

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        March 19, 2014 at 1:40 am

        Hi Benjamin (or Ben?) – Hope you get to have Korean fried chicken fix soon. This is easy to make, so try it. Thanks for visiting! Cheers!

        Reply
    143. Kevin Lynch says

      March 18, 2014 at 10:10 pm

      This sounds so good! I always love an excuse to use gochujang!

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        March 19, 2014 at 1:34 am

        Thank you, Kevin! A little bit of gochujang goes a long way. Hope you try it. Thanks for coming by!

        Reply
    144. thewinegetter.com says

      March 18, 2014 at 2:23 am

      Oh wow, this sounds and looks amazing. I kinda want to surprise Nina with this dish, so I have two questions that I cannot really ask her:

      Can the milk part be omitted or can I replace the milk with soy milk and will that have the same effect?

      Since potato and corn starch is off limits for her, can I use rice starch instead?

      Thanks so much, 선생님!! 😉

      Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        March 18, 2014 at 4:50 am

        You can omit the milk part. I’m not sure if soy milk does the same thing. I’ll need to try it or do some research. I haven’t used rice starch for deep frying, but it sounds like a good substitute. Let me know how it turns out. Thank you, Oliver!

        Reply
      • thewinegetter.com says

        March 20, 2014 at 10:59 pm

        I made it today. Skipped the milk part, no big deal. I think I added a bit too much of mirin to the meat for marinating, because when I added the starch, it clogged up a bit around the liquid, and not too much around the meat. It all worked out, but I will stick more religiously to your recipe next time.

        We used mung bean starch (I couldn’t find rice starch, and I only had rice flour), and I think it worked alright. I wanted the meat to be a bit more crispy, but that was minor. I added gochugaru to the sauce, and boy it got spicy!! Also substituted sugar (which Nina should also avoid) with just a bit more honey, which worked fine.

        Very, very tasty, and Nina was very, very happy. Paired it with a dry Michigan Riesling, and that worked as well.

        Again, thanks so much for the recipe!!

        Reply
      • Hyosun Ro says

        March 21, 2014 at 1:17 am

        Glad to hear it worked out for you guys! Next time, try to mix mung bean starch and rice flour. That might give you a little crispier coating. I’m also going to test a few different ingredients for gluten free coating.Thanks Oliver for such a quick feedback!

        Reply
    145. Shinokokoro says

      March 17, 2014 at 8:14 am

      대단히 감사합니다 Thank you so much for generously sharing these recipes. Now i must get a crock pot again. I’m so excited! Korean Mart here i come for more spices!

      Reply
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