Crispy Fried Chicken with Milky Batter

This Korean fried chicken is absolutely divine in appearance! The skin is fried to a golden crisp, glistening with honey mustard sauce, and sprinkled with parsley, instantly elevating the look and making your mouth water. One bite and the crispy skin melts in your mouth, while the tender, juicy chicken inside bursts with flavor. The aroma of black pepper blends perfectly with the sweet and spicy sauce—it's so delicious you'll lick your fingers! It's perfect for binge-watching, gatherings with friends, or a late-night snack, and it's a perfect match for beer. Recreate the same joy you experience in Korean dramas at home—you won't be able to stop eating it!

Ingredients

Steps

Cut boneless chicken thighs into small pieces, add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 100ml of milk, minced ginger, minced garlic, appropriate amount of black pepper powder, and 2 grams of salt. Mix well and marinate for at least 2 hours. The longer it marinates, the more flavorful it will be.
Coating powder: Put 120g flour, 2g salt, appropriate amount of black pepper powder, and 60g potato starch in a bowl, mix well and set aside.
Prepare the batter: In a separate bowl, add 30g of egg liquid, 25g of milk, and then scoop in 30g of the coating powder from earlier. Stir until it becomes a smooth batter.
First, put the marinated chicken thigh meat into the batter, so that each piece of meat is evenly coated with a layer of batter.
5. Put the battered chicken legs into the flour coating and knead and rub them repeatedly with your hands to coat them with as much flour as possible. Place them on a plate for later use (lazy people can just put them on kitchen paper).
6. Pour enough oil into a pot and heat it to about 180°C. Shake off the excess flour from the chicken legs and fry them over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, or until they are set.
Continue heating the oil until it smokes, then add the fried chicken legs and fry again for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain the oil.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite sauce—honey mustard, salad dressing, ketchup, or even a spicy sauce made with Korean chili paste. When watching Korean dramas, people always shout "Fried chicken and beer!" It's super easy to recreate at home—the outer layer is crispy enough to crumble, and the inside is incredibly juicy. You won't be able to stop eating it while watching the show!