Korean Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Name: Korean Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chicken wings; Buttermilk; Garlic, minced; Soy sauce; Ginger, minced; All-purpose flour; Cornstarch; Baking powder; Salt; Black pepper; Unsalted butter; Honey; Soy sauce; Gochujang (Korean chili paste); Vegetable oil

Crispy chicken perfection with a sweet and savory twist

Delightfully crispy fried chicken glazed with a rich honey butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

Chicken wings

1 kg, separated at the joint

Buttermilk

1 cup

Garlic, minced

2 cloves

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Ginger, minced

1 teaspoon

For the Breading

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Cornstarch

1/2 cup

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

For the Honey Butter Sauce

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup

Honey

1/3 cup

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Gochujang (Korean chili paste)

1 tablespoon

For Frying

Vegetable oil

3 cups (or enough to fill 1/3 of your pan)

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine chicken wings, buttermilk, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Bring to room temperature

Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.

Preparing the Breading

Mix dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.

Dredge chicken

Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.

Rest breaded chicken

Place breaded chicken on a tray and let rest for 10 minutes to adhere.

⚠ Maintain oil temperature for consistent frying results. 💡 Allow breaded chicken to rest before frying for a better crust.

Cooking Process

Frying the Chicken

Heat the oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

Making the Sauce

Melt butter in a pan over low heat, then add honey, soy sauce, and gochujang; stir until combined.

Coating the Chicken

Remove cooked chicken, drain on paper towels, and immediately toss in the honey butter sauce until well coated.

Plating & Serving