K-Drama Chimaek — Fried Chicken & Beer (치맥)
Why this food?
The legendary Korean fried chicken with beer combo made famous by My Love from the Star. Crispy, sweet, and spicy.
🇰🇷 K-Culture Tip
치맥 (치킨 + 맥주 = fried chicken + beer) is such a cultural institution that Seoul hosts an annual Chimaek Festival. Korean fried chicken is double-fried for maximum crunch — a technique invented in Korea. The delivery fried chicken industry alone is worth over $4 billion USD, with hundreds of chains competing.
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Substitute Ingredients
All available at Walmart
| Original | Substitute |
|---|---|
Chicken 닭 | Chicken wings or drumettes Shop at Walmart |
Gochujang 고추장 | Sriracha sauce Huy Fong Sriracha is spicier — use less if needed Shop at Walmart |
Corn syrup 물엿 | Honey Shop at Walmart |
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Walmart edition
- 2 lbs Chicken wings or drumettes
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder for batter
- 2
Coat chicken pieces and double-fry at 350°F until golden
- 3
For sauce: mix gochujang substitute, honey, soy sauce, garlic
- 4
Toss fried chicken in sauce
- 5
Serve with cold Korean-style beer (or any lager)
