By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
182 cal · 90 min
Dakgangjeong (Sweet and Spicy Korean Fried Chicken)
Recipe GLPR58b33eaaca13aa
Crispy fried chicken tenders coated in a glossy, sweet and spicy glaze inspired by Korean dakgangjeong. The chicken is seasoned with garlic and coated in a light, crispy exterior, then tossed with a mirin-based glaze that caramelizes beautifully. Perfect as a main course served with rice and vegetables.
Save recipes you love
Create a free Grocery List Plus account to save recipes, rate them, and add every ingredient to your grocery list in one tap.
Ingredients
1½ pounds chicken tenders
2 tablespoons mirin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or table salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps ensure a crispy coating.
Season both sides of the chicken tenders evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Working in batches, carefully add the seasoned chicken tenders and fry for 6–8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Once all chicken is cooked, reduce heat to medium and carefully pour the mirin into the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Return the chicken tenders to the skillet and toss gently to coat evenly with the mirin glaze, allowing it to caramelize and coat the chicken for 2–3 minutes.
Transfer the glazed chicken to a serving platter and serve warm with rice and your choice of vegetables.
Comments
The ingredient list is suspiciously sparse—mirin (sweetened rice wine) requires a special trip to an Asian market or well-stocked Harris Teeter, and the recipe omits soy sauce, sesame oil, gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes), and sesame seeds, all essential to authentic dakgangjeong. The 90-minute timer ignores marinating and the double-frying technique that defines the dish; expect two to three hours start to finish. At roughly $3.50 per serving for chicken alone, plus mirin, this lands at the higher end of weeknight cooking, and the crispy coating does not reheat well. For a household committed to Korean food or willing to build an Asian pantry, it's worth attempting, but first-timers should budget both time and a special shopping stop.
Sign in or create a free account to add your review.
