Name: Korean Fried Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: Chicken Marinade:; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger; Ground black pepper; Chicken:; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut crosswise into 2- to 3-inch sections; Glaze:; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons gochujang; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 medium garlic cloves, finely grated; Coating:; 1 cup cornstarch; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; Reserved marinade (from chicken); 1 1/4 cups water; Frying:; 2 quarts peanut or canola oil, plus more if needed; Garnish:; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; Sesame seeds, toasted, to serve