Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
4.5 lb

chicken drummettes

1.5 cup

flour

seasoned with salt (optional)

1 cup

kikkoman light soy sauce

0.75 cup

sugar

2 unit

garlic

minced

2 unit

green onions

thinly sliced

1 tbsp

rice wine vinegar

0.5 tbsp

lemon juice

0.19 tsp

Tabasco sauce

Step 1
~5 min

Thoroughly blend all sauce ingredients (kikkoman light soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic cloves, thinly sliced green onions, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce) in a medium-sized bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 2
~5 min

Pour the blended sauce into an 8 X 8 inch or similar sized dish.

Step 3
~5 min

Set the sauce aside.

Step 4
~5 min

Prepare a serving dish by placing a piece of paper towel in the bottom.

Step 5
~5 min

Flour the chicken drummettes, ensuring a thorough coating. If the chicken becomes moist, re-flour before frying.

Step 6
~5 min

Fry the floured chicken in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown and crisp, turning as necessary to ensure even cooking.

Step 7
~5 min

Remove the fried chicken from the oil using tongs, allowing excess oil to drip back into the pan.

Step 8
~5 min

Place the chicken directly into the prepared sauce, ensuring it is submerged. Let it soak for 3-5 minutes, turning every couple of minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly saturated with the sauce.

Step 9
~5 min

Remove the saturated chicken from the sauce using tongs, allowing excess sauce to drip back into the dish.

Step 10
~5 min

Place the sauced chicken on the paper towel-lined serving dish to absorb any remaining excess sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the Tabasco sauce to your desired spice level.

For extra crispy chicken, double-fry it.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or snack.

Pair with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Kimchi
Korean rice
Pickled radish

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea

Cultural Significance

Popular Korean appetizer

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Game day
Potluck

Popularity Score

78/100

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