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Jicoba Chicken (Korean Spicy Chicken Recipe, 지코바치킨 스타일)
Category: Authentic Korean Dishes🕒 30 mins🍽️ 4 servings
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How I cook this at home
I keep this recipe practical for everyday cooking: clear steps, linked ingredients, and small notes from my kitchen so you can make it realistically in Germany too.
My notes for this recipe
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!
Quick tips
- Read the ingredients and steps once before you start.
- Prepare the sauce, vegetables, and toppings first so cooking feels calmer.
- Adjust the final flavor gently with soy sauce, salt, sugar, or sesame oil.
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.
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Small questions that often come up
Can beginners make this recipe?
Yes. Read through the steps once and prepare the ingredients first. That makes the recipe much easier to follow.
Where can I find Korean ingredients?
Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, and larger supermarkets with an Asian section are usually the easiest places to start.