Yangnyeom Chicken
Korean Korean - Meat and Poultry

Yangnyeom Chicken

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 1kg chicken wings or boneless thighs, cut into pieces
  • • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • • 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper
  • • 3 tbsp gochujang
  • • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • • 3 tbsp corn syrup or honey
  • • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in potato starch.

2
Phase 2

Deep-fry at 170C for 6 minutes, rest, then fry again at 190C for 3 minutes until crackling crisp.

3
Phase 3

In a wide pan, simmer gochujang, ketchup, corn syrup, soy sauce, and garlic with 2 tbsp water until bubbling and smooth.

4
Phase 4

Turn off the heat, add the hot fried chicken, and toss until every piece is coated.

5
Phase 5

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately so the shell stays crisp.