[Updated] South Korean Foodie Eats a Chinese Fried Chicken Drumstick286

Chinese fried chicken, known as "zha ji" in Chinese, is a popular street food in China. It is made with chicken drumsticks that are marinated in a special blend of spices and then fried until golden brown. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and it is often served with a dipping sauce.

Recently, a South Korean foodie named Mark Wiens visited China and tried Chinese fried chicken for the first time. He was impressed by the flavor and texture of the chicken, and he said that it was one of the best fried chicken dishes he had ever eaten.

Mark Wiens's video about his experience eating Chinese fried chicken has become very popular on YouTube, and it has helped to introduce this dish to a wider audience. As a result, more and more people are becoming interested in trying Chinese fried chicken, and it is now becoming more popular outside of China.

If you are interested in trying Chinese fried chicken, here is a recipe that you can follow:
Ingredients:

1 pound chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and stir to coat them in the sauce.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken drumsticks to the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown on all sides.
Remove the chicken drumsticks from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
Serve the chicken drumsticks with your favorite dipping sauce.

Chinese fried chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. If you are looking for a new fried chicken recipe to try, I highly recommend giving this one a try.

2025-01-25

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