{"id":"26e2d284-044d-4e00-9d55-c1f7415f9b23","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/26e2d284-044d-4e00-9d55-c1f7415f9b23","source_url":"https://www.koreanbapsang.com/dakgangjeong-sweet-crispy-chicken/","title":"Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Korean Fried Chicken)","description":"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!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","image_url":"https://www.koreanbapsang.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC5357_01-3-e1644534693866.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound boneless (skinless chicken thigh and/or breast)","item":"boneless","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"skinless chicken thigh and/or breast"},{"text":"1/2 cup milk (optional)","item":"milk","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"pinch pepper","item":"pepper","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon minced ginger","item":"minced ginger","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon rice wine (if not using milk)","item":"rice wine","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"if not using milk"},{"text":"⅓ cup potato starch (or corn starch) (you can use more)","item":"potato starch (or corn starch)","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"you can use more"},{"text":"oil for deep frying","item":"oil for deep frying"},{"text":"1 tablespoon soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons cooking rice wine (Mirim (미림), Matsul (맛술), or Mirin)","item":"cooking rice wine (Mirim (미림), Matsul (맛술), or Mirin)","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar) (or other clear vinegar)","item":"apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or other clear vinegar"},{"text":"1 tablespoon gochujang, 고추장 (Korean red chili pepper paste)","item":"gochujang, 고추장","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"Korean red chili pepper paste"},{"text":"3 tablespoons honey","item":"honey","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons sesame oil","item":"sesame oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon grated ginger","item":"grated ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"pinch pepper","item":"pepper","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"1 to 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts or seeds","item":"coarsely chopped peanuts or seeds","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Remove any visible fat. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces."},{"number":2,"text":"Soak the chicken pieces in milk for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. This step is optional."},{"number":3,"text":"Drain well. Mix with the salt, pepper, rice wine (if you didn’t use milk) garlic, and ginger. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"In a pan, add all the sauce ingredients, and stir well. Bring it to a boil. When it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer until it thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the heat off."},{"number":5,"text":"Coat each chicken piece well with the potato (or corn) starch."},{"number":6,"text":"Pour about 1 inch of oil in to a heavy bottom pan. Use a narrow and deep pan if available, When the oil is sufficiently hot (330°F), drop the chicken pieces in one at a time. Fry them in two batches. Overcrowding will drop the oil temperature too quickly. Cook until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove and set them on a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate."},{"number":7,"text":"Reheat the oil to 330°F. Deep fry again until golden brown, about a minute or two. You can do the second frying in one batch."},{"number":8,"text":"Heat the sauce over medium low heat. Add the chicken and stir well until the chicken pieces are evenly coated."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T07:50:27.32552+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T07:50:27.32552+00:00"}