Dakgangjeong Sweet and Crispy Chicken (닭강정)
닭강정 (Dakgangjeong) is a popular Korean dish known for its sweet and crispy chicken. It's a perfect combination of crunchy and sticky, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. This recipe will guide you through creating this delicious dish at home.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 1 cup potato starch
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the stovetop to medium heat.
- Coat the chicken wings with potato starch and fry them in vegetable oil until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate pan, combine soy sauce, rice syrup, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add the fried chicken wings to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Frying pan Saucepan Tongs
Tools
Knife Cutting board Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the Dakgangjeong with steamed rice and pickled radishes for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken wings before coating them in the sweet and savory sauce.
Cost
$15