Jicoba Chicken (Korean Spicy Chicken Recipe, 지코바치킨 스타일)
Korean fried chicken is famous around the world, and there’s a good reason for that! Chicken is always the right choice. Today, I'll introduce you to a popular spicy chicken recipe from Korea—Jicoba Chicken. This spicy dish is well-known for being so flavorful that it practically demands a bowl of rice alongside it. Let's give it a try!
To prepare this chicken, the best approach is to fry the chicken pieces. I recommend using chicken nuggets, wings, or thigh fillets. It’s more convenient and you get a good balance of meat without the hassle of dealing with bones. If you have rice cakes (tteok), feel free to add them as well!
Instructions
Cook the chicken:
Fry the chicken nuggets or wings in a pan, air fryer, or deep fryer. You can also use a frying pan if preferred.
Prepare the sauce:
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken stock powder, sugar, corn syrup, chili powder, minced garlic, ketchup, and ground black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Cook together:
Add the cooked chicken to a frying pan, pour the sauce over the chicken, and stir-fry gently over medium heat. Let the sauce thicken and coat the chicken. Cook until the sauce is well absorbed.
Adjust the spice:
If you like it extra spicy, add some chopped fresh jalapeños or Korean green chili peppers for an extra kick.