How to Make Korean Fried Chicken Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to crispy, flavorful fried chicken, Korean fried chicken is in a league of its own. Known for its crunchy exterior and sweet, spicy sauce, Korean fried chicken has gained popularity around the world. And while the chicken itself is often the star of the dish, the sauce plays a crucial role in elevating the flavor and making it truly addictive.

The Korean fried chicken sauce is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. It typically includes ingredients such a...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 green onions, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as sambal), or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup water, or as needed
  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk ketchup, green onion, garlic, lemon juice, honey, chile-garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper together in a saucepan over medium-high heat; add enough water to reach desired sauce consistency. Bring sauce to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thick and flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature and season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    50 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 357mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 124mg