Family-Style Korean Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup Korean gochujang sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, eggs, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Dip chicken drumsticks in the flour mixture, making sure to coat each one evenly. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken drumsticks and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together gochujang sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over fried chicken drumsticks and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Korean fried chicken is often served with pickled radish, beer, and soju.
• Gochujang is a Korean chili paste made with fermented soybeans, chili peppers, and salt.
• Korean fried chicken is often served as an appetizer or as part of a main meal.