Insane Red Hot Spicy Korean Chicken Kitsu Recipe

Enjoy the bold flavours of Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu, where crispy chicken and fiery gochujang sauce unite for a delectable crunch in every bite. The sweetness of honey balances the heat, while garlic and ginger notes create a memorable culinary harmony that will linger on your palate.

Spicy Korean Chicken Kitsu Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

Soy Sauce
Rice Vinegar
Sugar
Honey
Gochujang (Korean hot sauce)
Freshly Minced Garlic
Freshly Minced Ginger
(Optional) Chili Flakes or a small hot dried pepper for extra spice

For the Katsu:

Chicken Breasts
Flour (seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper)
Eggs
Golden Breadcrumbs or Panko Crumbs

Instructions:

Make the Sauce:

- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, honey, and gochujang.
- Add minced garlic and ginger. If desiring extra spice, include chili flakes or a crumbled hot dried pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a boil for a minute, enough to dissolve the sugar and cook the aromatics but without thickening it too much.

Prepare the Chicken Katsu:

- Set Up Station: Prepare three plates with:
  1. Flour mixed with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Whisked eggs.
  3. Golden breadcrumbs or panko crumbs.
- Butterfly the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast in half horizontally. Flatten each piece to uniform thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Cook:

- Dredge the chicken in the flour, dip into the egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Lightly fry the chicken until crispy.
- Dip the cooked chicken in the prepared spicy sauce, ensuring it’s well coated.

Serve: Slice the chicken and serve immediately for the best taste.

For additional guidance, it’s mentioned that there is a helpful post on butterflying chicken and a full video on making this dish which can be found through their Instagram link provided in the scrape information.

Enjoy your Spicy Korean Chicken Katsu!