Best 11 Spicy Korean Chicken Recipes

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**Spicy Korean Chicken: A Flavorful Fusion of Heat and Umami**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our exploration of Spicy Korean Chicken, a dish that masterfully blends the fiery heat of Korean gochujang paste with the savory richness of soy sauce and garlic. This delectable chicken dish comes in three tempting variations: an authentic Korean-style chicken, a crispy fried version coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, and a tantalizing baked chicken brimming with bold flavors. Each recipe promises a unique culinary experience, catering to diverse preferences and cooking styles. Embark on this spicy Korean chicken adventure and discover your new favorite way to enjoy this beloved Korean dish.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY KOREAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Korean Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken wings, cornstarch, oil, sesame seed, cornstarch, flour, salt, water, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, gochujang, garlic, ginger

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 chicken wings, or drumettes
1 cup cornstarch
oil, for frying
sesame seed, to serve
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons gochujang, (Korean chili paste)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated

Steps:

  • Mix the ingredients for the batter in a bowl until smooth with no lumps.
  • Heat oil in a pot to 340°F (170°C).
  • Dip a chicken wing into the cornstarch, shaking off excess, then dredge the wing into the batter, dripping off excess.
  • Fry half of the wings at a time for about 5-7 minutes, until light golden. The oil will drop to about 320°F (160°C).
  • Drain the wings and increase the heat. Heat oil to about 375°F (190°C).
  • Fry the wings a second time until golden brown and crispy. Drain and set aside.
  • In a pan, combine all the ingredients for the sauce and stir until bubbling. Toss in the wings.
  • Nutrition Calories: 2805 Fat: 254 grams Carbs: 131 grams Fiber: 1 grams Sugars: 49 grams Protein: 8 grams
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1294 calories, Carbohydrate 164 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 53 grams

SPICY KOREAN CHICKEN



Spicy Korean Chicken image

Slightly spicy, slightly sweet Korean-style chicken thighs.

Provided by Mrs.Bryant

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons Korean chile paste (gochujang)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece ginger, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon Korean red chile flakes (gochugaru)

Steps:

  • Pound chicken thighs, if desired. Combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, chile paste, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red chile flakes in a large owl. Whisk to completely dissolve chile paste. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill the chicken until slightly charred and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 754.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PAK BULGOGI (KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN) TACOS WITH SPICY SLAW AND SRIRACHA AIOLI



Pak Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Chicken) Tacos with Spicy Slaw and Sriracha Aioli image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h35m

Yield 16 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups distilled white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar or agave nectar
1/4 cup sambal oelek chile paste
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 small head red cabbage, halved, cored and shredded
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar or agave nectar
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chile paste)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
32 corn tortillas (if using handmade tortillas, you'll only need 16)
1 cup heavy-duty mayo (no wimpy stuff)
1/4 cup sriracha chile sauce, plus more if necessary

Steps:

  • Make the spicy slaw: Stir the vinegar, sugar, sambal oelek and salt together in a large bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add the red cabbage, mix well, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or (preferably) overnight.
  • Marinate the chicken: Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, gochujang, ginger and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken strips and mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl and marinate for at least 1 hour or (preferably) overnight.
  • Make the sriracha aioli: Mix the mayonnaise and sriracha until combined. Taste for spiciness and add more sriracha if needed.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat, add the chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Warm the tortillas in a griddle or wrapped in damp paper towels in the microwave. Place the warmed tortillas on plates (double them if using store-bought tortillas). Divide the sauteed chicken among the tortillas, top with sriracha aioli, and then some slaw.

KOREAN SPICY CHICKEN STEW (DAKDORI TANG)



Korean Spicy Chicken Stew (Dakdori Tang) image

This recipe, from the Brooklyn chef Sohui Kim, is an ideal one-pot weeknight meal, as everything - chicken included - is thrown into the pot. Soy sauce, fiery gochugaru (Korean dried red-pepper flakes), fish sauce and radish kimchi give this stew a deeply funky, satisfying flavor. During the summer, Ms. Kim grills a few of the chicken pieces (see note) and tosses them into the sauce to braise with the sauce. The kimchi called for here is not cabbage kimchi, it is kkakdugi, sometimes listed as cubed radish kimchi or cubed moo radish kimchi, available at Korean grocery stores.

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup gochujang
3 tablespoons coarse gochugaru
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (4 cups), or 12 whole baby potatoes
1 cup cubed moo radish kimchi
2 Korean green chiles or 3 Serrano chiles, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 bunch scallions, white parts only, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Make a seasoning paste by mixing the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, gochujang, gochugaru, fish sauce and sugar in a small bowl.
  • In a large sauce pot, combine the chicken with the seasoning paste and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover the pot then reduce the heat so it cooks at a simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and radish and cook for another 15 minutes, covered, on low heat. Add more water if the pot looks dry.
  • Stir in the green chiles and scallions. Let everything cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly. Portion into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 447, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1432 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

KOREAN SPICY CHICKEN AND POTATO (TAK TORITANG)



Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) image

A very easy meal to make! Chicken drumettes, potato, carrots, and onion simmer in a spicy sauce that goes best with white rice. You can find Korean hot pepper paste in a Korean/Asian market. I haven't tried looking in a grocery store. Its Korean name is 'gochujang'. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Provided by sarakyong

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ pounds chicken drumettes
2 large potatoes, cut into large chunks
2 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces
4 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup water
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, mix the chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, sugar, and garlic. Pour in water and soy sauce, and stir in sugar and hot pepper paste.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, until chicken juices run clear, vegetables are tender, and liquid has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1993.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

KOREAN SPICY CHICKEN WINGS - RESTAURANT RECIPE!



Korean Spicy Chicken Wings - Restaurant Recipe! image

This is a fantastic recipe I came across whilst roaming the 'net! It comes from the owner of a popular Korean restaurant where these chicken wings were the most popular of all his special order dishes. Time to make doesn't include chilling time.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb chicken wings (sectioned)
1/3 cup potatoes or 1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
2 tablespoons fine ground red chili pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar (or honey, or corn syrup)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or wine)
4 cloves peeled garlic
1/2 inch peeled fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
water, as needed to obtain a thin paste
1 spring onion
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Rinse the wings in cold water, then lightly salt and pepper them. Let stand about 10 to 15 minutes. Place wings in a large bowl and pour the milk over them, then place in refrigerator for about one hour, turning three to four times.
  • For the Stir Fry Sauce: Place the ginger and garlic into a blender with just enough water to liquefy the mix. Pour into a small mixing bowl and add all other sauce ingredient & mix well. Finely chop the green/spring onion and set aside.
  • Chicken Wings: Discard the milk and let wing section drain until just damp. Heat oil in a large cooking pot. (350ºF or use the bread test) Roll wings in starch and deep fry until golden brown then drain.
  • Transfer the chicken to a large stir fry pan or wok over medium to medium high heat, add the sauce, and stir fry until all liquid is gone.
  • Place onto a serving tray and garnish with the green onion and sesame seed. Serve as an appetizer or with sticky rice and ban chan for a meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 821.5, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5, Protein 18.6

TAK KOGI SOPSANJOK (SPICY KOREAN CHICKEN PATTIES)



Tak Kogi Sopsanjok (Spicy Korean Chicken Patties) image

This is a traditional recipe from Korea. These patties can be made into hamburgers, served in kid's lunch boxes or as a main dish for a meal full of banchan dishes.

Provided by Broke Guy

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
1 green onion, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon sesame salt
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Italian pizza version) or 1/4 teaspoon korean red pepper powder (coarse version)
lettuce leaf (garnish)

Steps:

  • In a food processor or high speed blender, add the ground chicken, green onion, garlic, ginger, sesame salt, sesame oil, salt, soy sauce and red pepper. Pulse to grind everything together then blend until mix well together.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 balls. On an oiled cutting board or wax paper, flatten each ball into a circular patty. Using a knife, cross hatch each patty from side to side.
  • Broil the patties until fully cooked, Grill the patties until fully cooked or pan fry the patties until fully cooked. The patties should be golden brown when fully cooked.
  • Serve each patty on a lettuce leaf on individual plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 146.3, Sodium 1148.5, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 31.6

KOREAN SPICY CHICKEN TENDERS WITH SWEET APPLE



Korean Spicy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Apple image

This is my mom's and I think it's genius. Chicken is so tender and spicy flavor of korean red pepper paste with fresh big chunks of apple, celery, and bell pepper is just so wholesome and hearty..Serve with a bowl of steamed white rice, tortilla, pita bread, or sandwich bread.

Provided by mirikim03

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ apple, cut into chunks
1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
½ green bell pepper, cut into chunks
⅓ onion, cut into bite-size pieces
¾ pound chicken tenderloins, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
¼ cup dry white wine
1 pinch lemon pepper
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the apple, celery, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken, hot pepper paste, white wine, lemon pepper, sugar, garlic, and pepper. Cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 98.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 311.6 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

DAKGANGJEONG - SWEET & SPICY CRISPY KOREAN CHICKEN



Dakgangjeong - Sweet & Spicy Crispy KOrean Chicken image

Dakgangjeong is a great Korean recipe packed with flavor... spicy, sweet, and salty with a crispy texture! This is an awesome dish that everyone will love.

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup cornstarch (substitute unbleached all-purpose flour)
4 cups canola oil, for frying
2 tablespoons peanuts, chopped for garnish
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped for garnish
1/4 cup cooking rice wine (Shaoxing)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon gochujang (hot pepper paste)
1/4 cup honey (to taste)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in a re-sealable plastic bag and pour buttermilk; stir to mix and refrigerate for 3 hours. Drain well and transfer chicken into a bowl. Add garlic, ginger, black pepper, and salt; marinate for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a heavy bottom pan, pour about 1-inch oil and heat it up until it reaches 350ºF. Meantime, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine Shoaxing wine, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and freshly ground black pepper; bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Meanwhile, transfer chicken onto a plate and sprinkle corn starch over chicken pieces coating well. Working in batches, drop chicken pieces one at a time and cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Using a spider strainer, remove chicken pieces and place on a wire rack (otherwise soggy) sitting on a baking sheet lined with paper towel.
  • Place fried chicken in sauce and quickly toss to coat well. DON'T let them sit too long otherwise they will get soggy and not crispy anymore. Serve them over a bed of rice and garnish with peanuts and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4798.6, Fat 468.8, SaturatedFat 40.1, Cholesterol 147.7, Sodium 1048, Carbohydrate 102.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 65.2, Protein 53.5

SPICY KOREAN CHICKEN



Spicy Korean Chicken image

Make and share this Spicy Korean Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by fognozzle2030

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 chicken wings, and drumettes
1 cup cornstarch
oil, for frying
sesame seeds, for serving
batter
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup vodka
gochujang, sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons korean chili paste (gochujang)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the ingredients for the batter in a bowl until smooth with no lumps.
  • 2. Heat oil in a pot to 340°F.
  • 3. Dip a chicken wing into the cornstarch, shaking off excess, then dredge the wing into the batter, dripping off excess.
  • 4. Fry half of the wings at a time for about 5-7 minutes, until light golden. The oil will drop to about 320°F.
  • 5. Drain the wings and increase the heat.
  • 6. Heat oil to about 375°F.
  • 7. Fry the wings a second time until golden brown and crispy. Drain and set aside.
  • In a pan, combine all the ingredients for the sauce and stir until bubbling. Toss in the wings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 955.4, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 125.8, Sodium 2348.7, Carbohydrate 100.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 23.5, Protein 33.9

SPICY KOREAN SLOW COOKED CHICKEN (DHAK DORI TANG)



Spicy Korean Slow Cooked Chicken (Dhak Dori Tang) image

This spicy, slow-cooked dish of chicken, potatoes, and carrots is best accompanied by white sticky rice. This is very, very spicy.

Provided by funinthesun

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 pinches black pepper
3 pinches salt
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large onion, cut into eighths
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup water

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until it begins to brown on the edges, but is still pink in the center, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until the garlic has begun to soften, and the chicken has become firm, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in potatoes, carrots, and onion. Whisk hot pepper paste into soy sauce until dissolved, then pour into saucepan along with the water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 965.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chili peppers: This will give your chicken a more complex flavor. Some good options include gochugaru (Korean chili powder), cayenne pepper, and paprika.
  • Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to penetrate the chicken.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level. If you like your chicken spicy, add more chili peppers. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Some good options include rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Spicy Korean chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and crispy texture, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give spicy Korean chicken a try.

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