Dakgangjeong
Dakgangjeong is a popular Korean dish made with crispy fried chicken bites coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Gochujang (korean red pepper paste) - 2 tablespoons
- Honey - 1/4 cup
- Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
- Vegetable oil - 2 cups
- Cornstarch - 1 cup
- Chicken wings - 2 lbs
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with cornstarch until well coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken wings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the sauce mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the fried chicken wings to the saucepan and toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the coated chicken wings to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g