Modu Recipes

Okjubu's Kyochon-style Braised Chicken Drumettes

A super simple braised chicken drumette dish with sweet and savory soy sauce seasoning and subtle cinnamon flavor in Kyochon style.

🙋 Recommended for

  • ⭐ Those who want to make simple and healthier sweet and savory chicken at home instead of ordering delivery fried chicken.
  • ⭐ Those looking for a foolproof chicken dish for kids' snacks or beer pairing.

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • Chicken drumettes (or chicken wings) 300g~600g
  • Water 1/2 cup (about 100ml)
  • Soy sauce (brewed) 4 tbsp
  • Cooking wine (mirin) 4 tbsp
  • Sugar 3 tbsp
  • Minced garlic 1/2 tbsp
  • Cinnamon powder 1/2 tbsp
  • Flour 3 tbsp
  • Salt 1/2 tbsp
  • Pepper a pinch
  • Cooking oil enough to coat the pan
  • Chopped chili peppers or scallions for garnish a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. In a bowl, mix 100ml water, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp cooking wine, 3 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, and 1/2 tbsp cinnamon powder to make the soy sauce mixture.
  2. Rinse the chicken drumettes briefly under running water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  3. In a plastic bag, combine the prepared drumettes, 3 tbsp flour, 1/2 tbsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Shake the bag to coat evenly and thinly.
  4. Heat a pan with enough oil to coat the bottom. Place the coated drumettes in a single layer without overlapping.
  5. Flip occasionally and cook thoroughly until no more blood appears from the thickest parts and both sides are golden brown, cooked all the way through.
  6. Once the drumettes are fully cooked, leave a small amount of oil in the pan and discard the excess.
  7. Pour the prepared soy sauce braising liquid into the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the drumettes well.
  8. When the sauce becomes sticky and has reduced, turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped Cheongyang chili peppers, red chili peppers, or scallions as desired.
  1. Mix water, soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, garlic, and cinnamon powder to make the sauce.
  2. Place drained drumettes in a bag with flour, salt, and pepper; shake to coat.
  3. Fry the coated drumettes in oil until golden and cooked through on both sides.
  4. Discard excess oil, pour in the soy sauce mixture, and simmer over medium-low heat.
  5. When the sauce has reduced and thickened, sprinkle with chili peppers or scallions to finish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Cinnamon powder is essential to recreate the addictive umami and aroma unique to store-bought soy sauce chicken, so be sure to add it.
  • You can substitute drumettes with chicken wings or bite-sized boneless chicken breast to reduce cooking time and still enjoy a delicious dish.
  • When frying the chicken, make sure to cook thoroughly until no blood oozes from the ends or thick parts to avoid any unpleasant smell.

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