Baek Jong-won's Yangnyeom Chicken Recipe

This recipe is a perfect guide for making Yangnyeom Chicken (Korean spicy fried chicken) based on Baek Jong-won's method. With simple ingredients and steps, you can enjoy crispy, sweet, and spicy flavors.

Ingredients

Chicken Ingredients

• Raw chicken (1.5kg)
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup
• Potato starch: 1/2 cup
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
• Water: 1/2 cup

Frying Oil

• Cooking oil: As needed

Sauce Ingredients

• Gochujang (Korean chili paste): 1/2 cup
• Gochugaru (Korean chili powder): 1/4 cup
• Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
• Honey: 1/4 cup
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Minced garlic: 2 cloves
• Minced ginger: 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
• Water: 1/4 cup

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

1. Clean the chicken thoroughly and pat it dry.
2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
3. Make slits in the chicken legs and thighs to ensure even cooking.

2. Make the Batter

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, potato starch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Gradually add water while mixing to make a slightly thick batter.

3. Fry the Chicken

1. Dip the chicken pieces in the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
2. Preheat the oil to 170°C (340°F).
3. Fry the chicken in the hot oil for 7-8 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
4. Remove the fried chicken and place it on kitchen paper to drain excess oil.

4. Make the Sauce

1. In a saucepan, combine the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, honey, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, and water.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

5. Combine Chicken and Sauce

1. Add the fried chicken to the saucepan and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
2. Cook over low heat for a few more minutes, allowing the sauce to fully permeate the chicken.

Serving

• Serve the Yangnyeom Chicken on a plate.
• Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
• Serve immediately while hot for the best taste.

Tips

• Frying Temperature: Maintain a consistent oil temperature.
• Sauce Consistency: Adjust the amount of water in the sauce to achieve your desired consistency.
• Spice Level Adjustment: Adjust the spiciness by controlling the amount of gochujang and gochugaru.
• Maintaining Crispiness: Ensure the chicken is thoroughly crispy before adding it to the sauce.

Key Points of Baek Jong-won's Recipe

• The proper batter and frying technique bring out the crispiness of the chicken.
• A well-balanced sweet and spicy sauce creates a flavor that everyone loves.

Try making Baek Jong-won style Yangnyeom Chicken at home with this easy recipe! 🍗