Chimaek
Chimaek is a popular Korean dish that combines crispy fried chicken with ice-cold beer. It's the perfect combination of savory and refreshing flavors.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Ice-cold beer - As desired
- Green onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Gochujang (korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
- Honey - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil - For frying
- Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch - 1/2 cup
- All-purpose flour - 1 cup
- Chicken wings - 2 pounds
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip the chicken wings into the flour mixture, making sure they are well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken wings in batches for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
- Toss the fried chicken wings in the sauce until they are evenly coated.
- Serve the chimaek with chopped green onions as garnish and ice-cold beer on the side.
- Enjoy the crispy and flavorful chimaek!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Sugar: 5g
