INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 to 1 2/3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
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1/2 medium yellow onion, grated (use largest hole on the grater)
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2 cloves garlic, put through a press or finely chopped and mashed into a paste
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1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Sauce
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2 teaspoons canola or other neutral oil
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3 cloves garlic, put through a press or finely chopped and mashed into a paste
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1/3 cup ketchup
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1/3 cup brown rice syrup or corn syrup
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3 to 4 tablespoons Korean hot pepper paste (gochujang)
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2 teaspoons distilled white or apple cider vinegar
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1 to 2 teaspoons fish sauce (optional)
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Sugar (optional)
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Coating and frying
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1/2 cup cornstarch or potato starch
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 large egg, well beaten
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Canola or other neutral oil, for deep frying
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1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, for garnish