Korean Fried Chicken Tacos
Recipe by Chef Michael Williams
Michael Williams

Korean Fried Chicken Tacos

  • Prep time 45 mins
  • Cook time 20 mins
  • Ready in 1 hour

This is not only my favourite chicken recipe, but it is my favourite way to enjoy tacos! The chicken marinade has been one of my staple recipes over the years and is great for fried chicken or BBQ chicken as well.

Ingredients

  • Marinade:
  • Kimchi aioli:

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.  You can make a double batch and keep it in the fridge so this delicious marinade is easily on hand for next time.
  2. Toss your chicken in just enough marinade to cover for at least 4 hours and up to 8.  Keep in the fridge.
  3. For the aioli, combine kimchi, egg yolks, rice wine vinegar and salt in a vessel to be pureed.  A stick blender is best for this. Alternatively, you can use a small countertop blender.
  4. Puree until the kimchi is totally incorporated and then slowly drizzle the grape seed oil while running the blender.  Once it thickens up a little you have your aioli!  Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  5. Time for tacos.  I like Bob’s Red Mill Masa Harina.  Just follow the instructions on the package and keep in a single stack wrapped in a clean tea towel to keep warm.
  6. Let’s fry some chicken.  Fill a medium sized pot half full with oil on medium-high heat.  Place a candy/deep fry thermometer on the edge of the pot and heat the oil to about 360º F (a touch hotter than the target temp of 350ºF).
  7. Shake any excess marinade off of the chicken and toss in a medium mixing bowl with the rice flour. Make sure the chicken is coated well, but shake off any excess flour.
  8. You can now place chicken into the pot being careful not to splash the hot oil!  You also want to give the chicken some space to swim in the oil, so only a single layer of chicken.  Cook in batches if necessary.  Try to keep the oil temperature at around 350º F and cook the chicken for about 10 minutes or until it is cooked all the way through.  Keep warm in a 180º F oven and repeat until all of your chicken is cooked.
  9. Time to build the tacos.  Taco shell, warm fried chicken sliced up, sprinkle of kimchi and a drizzle of kimchi aioli.  A couple of sprigs of cilantro make for a great garnish.

Variations

Use as a chicken marinade for BBQ chicken or fried chicken. Short-cut, add minced kimchi to some store-bought mayo.  Buy pre-made taco shells instead of making your own.

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Reviews on "Korean Fried Chicken Tacos" (6)

  1. November 14, 2020
    Chef Michael You said you would share your kimchi recipe I couldn’t find it would you send it to me. I am looking forward to making this recipe for my family
  2. November 14, 2020
    Chef Michael You said you would share your kimchi recipe I couldn’t find it would you send it to me. I am looking forward to making this recipe for my family
    • November 15, 2020
      I have just posted the recipe. Sorry for the delay. You can find it here https://www.countrygrocer.com/recipe/kimchi/
  3. November 21, 2020
    Korean fried chicken tacos was VERY SALTY! Really not a lot of flavour. Followed the recipe exactly...very disappointed!
    • November 22, 2020
      Oh geez. Guess it is not for everyone. I have used this exact recipe at large events before and it is a huge hit! You could always try reducing the salt if you wanted. Recipes are always a starting point for you to customise from. Happy cooking :-)
  4. February 17, 2021
    This is such a great recipe. The marinade for the chicken is super tasty and I use it all the time now! Thanks

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