KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN
ACTIVE: 45 min
TOTAL: 45 min (plus 24 hr marinating)
SERVES: 4
FOR THE SAUCE
1 cup light corn syrup1 cup ketchup¾ cup sugar½ cup gochujang1½ tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon Korean chili powder¼ teaspoon capsaicin powder (or use cayenne pepper)4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
FOR THE FRIED CHICKEN
1 gallon vegetable oil, for frying1 3½-to 4-pound whole chickenKosher salt and freshly ground pepper1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cornstarch½ teaspoon curry powderSesame seeds, for toppingSliced scallions, for topping
1. Make the sauce: Combine the corn syrup, ketchup, sugar, gochujang, soy sauce, chili powder, capsaicin powder, garlic and 3 tablespoons water in a large bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
2. Make the fried chicken: Heat the vegetable oil to 350˚ in a deep-fryer or…