TRENDY FRIED CHICKEN WITH KIMCHI SLAW

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Shake up your fried chicken game with this Korean-inspired batter and slaw. Vodka and cornstarch in the batter are the secret to light and crispy skin, and kimchi and gochujang add a new kick to a traditional cabbage slaw.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 quarts safflower or other neutral oil
1/2 cup mayo or aquafaba mayo substitute
1/2 cup gochujang Korean paste, Mother in Law's preferred brand
About 1 teaspoon LBS -- light brown sugar, Domino's pourable preferred brand, or honey
1 inch ginger root
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
A few scallions
1/2 head small savoy cabbage
1 small jar kimchi, store-bought, drained, Mother in Law's preferred brand
1 clove garlic, grated or sliced
1 inch ginger root, grated or minced
1/2 cup gochujang Korean paste
1/3 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon LBS -- light brown sugar
About 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs and/or chicken tenders or breast
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup AP flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
A few thin scallions or bundle of chives
Toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Gather your ingredients.
  • For frying: Heat oil in stove-top frying pot or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F or heat over medium to medium-high heat on large burner. Place a rack-lined baking sheet with paper towels or parchment under rack next to oil.
  • For the slaw: In a mixing bowl, whisk up mayo or aquafaba "mayo," gochujang, light brown sugar or honey. Then grate in ginger and garlic and whisk that in with the sesame oil. Chop whites and greens of a couple of scallions, shred or chop up the savoy cabbage and add the kimchi. Then toss to coat the slaw in dressing.
  • For the sauce: Place all ingredients in large skillet over medium heat, whisk to combine and reduce 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • For the chicken: Cut up chicken into 3 pieces per thigh, halve the tenders or quarter the breasts and season meat with salt and pepper.
  • Pour vodka into a large bowl and whisk in cornstarch, flour and baking powder. Coat chicken in batter and fry half a batch at a time to deep golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a rack to drain.
  • Toss chicken with sauce and top with scallions and sesame seeds.

Kelsey Muthoni
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This was one of the best fried chicken recipes I've ever tried! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the kimchi slaw was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Roy Dye
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I made this for my friends and they all loved it! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the kimchi slaw was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Denae Gabbidon
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the kimchi slaw was a nice and refreshing addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Nate Garner
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I'm not usually a fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the kimchi slaw was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Aamir Raza
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the kimchi slaw was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Paola prosper
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the kimchi slaw. I will definitely be making this again.


Maxwell Precious
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and the kimchi slaw was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Xerxes Kamara
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the kimchi slaw is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lazy Blaze
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This was my first time making fried chicken and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was crispy and juicy. The kimchi slaw was also a nice touch.


Lizzy Long
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I'm not usually a fan of kimchi, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The kimchi slaw was surprisingly delicious and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Ahsan Hanif
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and the kimchi slaw was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Carla Martinez
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I made this for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the slaw was nice and crunchy.


Junior Ramatlapeng
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This was absolutely scrumptious! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the kimchi slaw was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.