Soy Garlic Chicken

Soy Garlic Chicken is crispy, double-fried chicken coated in a savory-sweet soy and garlic glaze. It’s a crowd-pleaser with bold flavor and a perfect balance of salty and sweet!

Ingredients

• 2–2.5 lbs chicken wings or drumsticks
• 3 tablespoons rice wine (such as soju or mirin)
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons grated garlic
• 1 egg
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup potato starch or cornstarch
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Neutral oil, for frying
• Soy Garlic Sauce:2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1–2 red or green peppers, sliced
• Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

1. Marinate the chicken with rice wine, grated ginger, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Coat the marinated chicken in egg, flour, and cornstarch.
3. Heat neutral oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken for 7–8 minutes. Drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. In a pan, melt the butter and add the remaining glaze ingredients. Simmer until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry the chicken again for about 2–3 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Allow to rest again on a rack.
6. Toss the fried chicken in the soy garlic glaze and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!