1-Getting started with Korean Spicy Fried Chicken: mix the chicken strips with buttermilk, salt, white pepper, and garlic salt in a bowl, then cover and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight to let those tastes soak in. This marinating step tenderizes the meat and adds a subtle tang that makes the final dish pop.

2-Prepping and Frying the Chicken: Next, heat your oil for deep frying to a high temperature you can test it by dropping in a bread cube to see if it bubbles up quickly. While the oil heats, combine all the crispy coating ingredients in a bowl for easy dipping. Preheat your oven on low to keep the fried pieces warm as you work.

3-Prepping and Frying the Chicken: Take the chicken out of the marinade, let any excess drip off, and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture. Lay them on a tray to avoid mess. Fry the chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding, cooking for 3-5 minutes until golden and fully cooked through with no pink inside.

4-Making and Adding the Sauce: Keep the fried chicken warm in the oven while you prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, mix gochujang paste, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, neutral oil, and sesame oil. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens into a sticky glaze. Health Benefits of Chicken can enhance your understanding of why this protein choice works so well.

5-Making and Adding the Sauce: Finally, toss the fried chicken gently in the sauce and top with spring onions, chili flakes, and sesame seeds. For a baked version, use the same coating and bake instead of frying, as mentioned in the tips. This step-by-step approach, with prep time of 20 minutes and cook time of 30 minutes, ensures a crispy, spicy result every time.