I admit, the first time BonChon opened in the Philippines, I find their recipe quite strange from the ones we usually eat fried chicken from. But it is sure to deliver a unique blend of taste that we don’t get to have elsewhere. And I think that’s the reason for their success.
Pinoys now get a Korean flavored alternative to our fast food fried chicken. And BonChon stores are opening everywhere, mostly located in malls.
Have you every wondered how they make their flagship flavor, the Soy Garlic Glaze? You may think that it’s probably made in Korea. But the truth is, we can remake this flavor using ingredients we can buy from our supermarkets!
Try making your own BonChon Soy Garlic Chicken Wings today:
INGREDIENTS:
For the Fried Chicken Wings:
- 1/2 kg chicken wings
- 2 cups cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to season
For the Soy Garlic Glaze:
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ small onion, shredded
- 1-inch ginger, peeled and shredded
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- White sesame seeds, for garnish
HOW TO COOK:
For the Fried Chicken Wings:
- Pat dry the chicken wings with paper towel.
- Season with salt and pepper then dredge chicken in cornstarch.
- Deep fry until cooked all the way through.
- Place on paper towel to drain excess oil and allow to dry.
For the Soy Garlic Glaze:
- Combine onion, garlic, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic powder and ginger in a saucepan.
- Place over low-medium heat and stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
- In a small bowl, place cornstarch and a tablespoon of the soy-garlic mixture. Mix to dissolve.
- Add to the saucepan and stir until slightly thickened.
Combine:
- Toss chicken wings in glaze.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
IMAGE: bonchon.com.ph
Also try: Jollibee Chicken Joy
