Easy and Delicious Korean Fried Chicken Sauce Recipe

Make your own Korean fried chicken sauce at home with this easy and delicious recipe. The sauce is sweet, savory, spicy, and sticky, giving a perfect glaze to the crispy fried chicken. With a touch of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, this sauce delivers an authentic Korean flavor that will have everyone begging for more. Serve it as a dip or drizzle it over fried chicken wings or drumsticks for a finger-licking good meal. Get ready to become a fan of this irresistible sauce!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and gochugaru (if desired).
2. Whisk well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth.
3. Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, spiciness, or tanginess according to your preference by adding more honey, gochujang, or rice vinegar.
4. Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Once the fried chicken is cooked and crispy, transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
6. Pour the Korean fried chicken sauce over the hot chicken and toss well to evenly coat the pieces.
7. Serve the Korean fried chicken with some pickled radish or kimchi on the side for a traditional Korean touch.
8. Enjoy the deliciously sticky and flavorful Korean fried chicken sauce!

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