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.

Dakgangjeong Sweet and Crispy Chicken (닭강정)

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

  1. Preheat the stovetop to medium heat.
  2. Coat the chicken wings with potato starch and fry them in vegetable oil until golden brown and crispy.
  3. In a separate pan, combine soy sauce, rice syrup, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the sauce thickens.
  4. Add the fried chicken wings to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  5. 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