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Step1
60 Min
In a medium-size bowl, combine grated onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat well. Cover and set aside to marinate for about 1 hour.
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Step2
2 Min
In a large bowl, stir together the gochujang chili paste, chilli sauce, sugar, sesame seeds and lemon juice. Taste and adjust flavours to get a spicy-sweet-tangy finish. Set aside.
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Step3
3 Min
Pour oil into a large heavy pot to a depth of 1½ inches. Heat to 180 degrees. Combine flour and corn flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Tip for a super crunchy finish dip the chicken into beaten egg before you dip the chicken in the seasoned flour.
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Step4
15 Min
Working in batches to avoid crowding, lift chicken from marinade, dredge lightly in seasoned flour and cornflour, gently drop into oil and fry for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken, checking oil temperature between batches.
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Step5
1 Min
Drain once more on paper towels. While chicken is still hot, brush thickly with chilli sauce, extra sesame seeds and the sliced spring onions.
To serve: wash and dry the lettuce leaves, and wrap a piece of chicken in the lettuce with a few of the fresh herb leaves. Then tuck in!
Korean fried chicken!