Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Korean Fried Chicken)

Name: Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Korean Fried Chicken)
Cuisine: Korean
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; 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); 3 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 to 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts or seeds

Instructions

Crispy Korean fried chicken pieces glazed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce. This recipe uses bite sized boneless chicken pieces, so it cooks up very fast! The easiest Korean fried chicken recipe you can make!

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:02:59 GMT