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Yangnyeom chicken
Pat chicken very dry. Toss with salt, pepper and half the starch. Rest 10 minutes, then dust with the remaining starch so every piece is matte-white.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Yangnyeom chicken take?
1 hr all in โ 25 min prep, 35 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 3 trays. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat, Sesame. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Tongs, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
How much gochujang?
3 tbsp of Gochujang.
How much gochugaru?
1 tsp of Gochugaru.
How much soy sauce?
2 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much honey?
2 tbsp of Honey.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Potato starch โ Cornflour. Slightly less shatter, still crisp. Honey โ Rice syrup. Closer to many shop glazes.
What should I watch for?
Do not crowd. Wet steam is the enemy of crust.
Any tips from this recipe?
A wire rack beats paper towels. Paper steams the crust. If you only fry once, the glaze will soften the coating in minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.