Spicy Korean Chicken Tenders
Crispy fried chicken tenders with Korean-style spicy sauce
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Steps
- 5
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Method
- Step 1Marinate the chicken
Place chicken tenders in buttermilk marinade seasoned with salt and pepper. Let sit while preparing other components.
ChickenButtermilkSaltBlack pepper - Step 2Coat the tenders
Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge each piece in flour until fully coated.
NoteMake sure chicken is well coated for maximum crispiness
All-purpose flour - Step 3Fry the chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot. Fry the coated chicken tenders until golden brown and crispy, turning as needed.
NoteOil should be hot enough that the chicken sizzles immediately when added
Vegetable oil - Step 4Make the sauce
In a pan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Heat and stir until well mixed and slightly thickened.
GochujangGarlicSesame oil - Step 5Toss and serve
Add the fried chicken tenders to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.




