Kim Dae-seok's Zikova-Style Chicken

• fresh boneless chicken thigh 500g
• rice cake 150g
• green chili peppers 2 pieces
• salt 0.5 teaspoon (for marinating)
• curry powder 0.5 teaspoon (for marinating)
• soju 1/3 cup (for marinating)
• gochujang 2 tablespoons
• sugar 1 tablespoon
• minced garlic 1 tablespoon
• red pepper powder 2 tablespoons
• soy sauce 2 tablespoons
• oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
• ketchup 1 tablespoon
• rice syrup syrup 3 tablespoons
• vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
• water 0.5 cup (100ml)
• black pepper 3 pinches
• toasted sesame seeds a little

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Adding curry powder during marination helps eliminate the characteristic gaminess of chicken and enhances a rich, savory depth.
• Mixing half a cup of water into the sauce ensures proper consistency—this prevents burning and allows the sauce to penetrate evenly into the chicken.
• Starting to cook from the skin side allows natural fat to render out, preventing burning and achieving a crisp exterior with a juicy interior.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who enjoy a non-greasy, clean-tasting chicken with a smoky grilled flavor.
• ⭐People who love pairing sweet-savory sauce with rice for a satisfying 'chibap' experience.
• ⭐Home cooks looking to recreate popular restaurant-style chicken dishes without dining out or ordering delivery.