How to Make Perfect 'K-Chicken' at Home: Try This Easy Recipe from Korea's Famous Actor Known for His Superior Cooking Skills (Fun-Staurant)

Renowned for his cooking skills, Korean actor Ryu Soo-young unveiled his much-anticipated recipe for 'Half-and-Half K-Chicken' on the KBS2 show 'Stars’ Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant'.

During the episode, he shared a step-by-step guide to creating this affordable yet delicious fried chicken at home, complete with the golden ratio for the sauce. Here's how you can recreate his recipe and enjoy restaurant-quality chicken in your kitchen!

Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

• 1 kg chicken drumettes
• 400 g frying mix
• 4 tbsp curry powder
• 20 turns of black pepper
• 1.5 L cooking oil

• 3 tbsp curry powder
• 200 ml milk

First, Rinse the chicken drumettes under running water. Place the chicken, curry powder, and milk in a resealable bag. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate. In a bowl, combine frying mix, curry powder, and black pepper. Coat the marinated chicken in the mixture and let it sit for 30 minutes. Heat 1.5 L of cooking oil in a deep pot (a 24 cm stainless steel pot is recommended) until it reaches 180°C. Use enough oil to fully submerge the chicken. Fry half the chicken pieces at a time for 6 minutes on low heat. Test the oil temperature by dropping a breadcrumb—if it floats to the surface in 3 seconds, the oil is ready. During frying, gently dip the chicken into the oil without letting it stick to the bottom. Avoid disturbing the chicken for the first 1–2 minutes to prevent the coating from separating. Turn the heat to high and fry for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and drain the excess oil on a rack. Repeat for the remaining pieces.

Sweet and Spicy Sauce for Seasoned Chicken

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Go-chu-jang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• ½ tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• ½ tbsp frying mix
• 100 ml water
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

First, mix frying mix and water to make a slurry. In a pan, combine soy sauce, Go-chu-jang, ketchup, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, the slurry, and cooking oil. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 seconds until the sauce thickens. You’ll know it’s ready when the pan bottom shows clear lines when scraped. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.

Kid-Friendly Sauce Recipe

For those who prefer a non-spicy version, try this simple sauce:

• 4 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• ½ tbsp minced garlic
• ¼ tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

First Combine all ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir until the sauce is well-mixed and thickened. Next, Coat the fried chicken in the sauce and serve.

Ryu’s recipe allows you to enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken at home for just 10,000 KRW (about $7), offering a budget-friendly alternative to store-bought fried chicken. Fans on Fun-Staurant’s Instagram raved about the recipe, leaving comments such as, "Ryu Soo-young’s recipes are a national treasure!" and "Finally, an easy way to make delicious chicken at home. Thank you for sharing!"

With such enthusiastic feedback, fans are eagerly calling for a Ryu Soo-young cookbook to bring his creative recipes to their kitchens. Why not try this recipe for your next meal and taste the magic of cooking?