What is the best flavor of chicken in Bonchon?
There are four variants of chicken flavors to choose from: Soy Garlic, Crunchy Garlic, Honey Citrus & Spicy. The only flavor that I haven’t tried is the honey citrus and I must say that all flavors are the best.
What does Bonchon sweet crunch taste like?
Taste-wise, we found Sweet Crunch to be sweet and a little tangy. The honey flavor is indeed very subtle and it’s balanced by a mild vinegar-like finish. Meanwhile, the skin is perfectly crunchy and very sticky.
How is Korean fried chicken so crispy?
Korean fried chicken is super crispy due to the addition of potato starch in its batter and double frying the chicken. This second fry also boils off the extra moisture in the chicken after the first fry. Korean fried chicken is known to stay extra crispy for an extended period of time, even with a glaze!
What is Bonchon signature sauce?
Bonchon has traditionally offered only two sauces for its Korean fried chicken: Soy Garlic and Spicy. That’s been the case for, count ’em, 17 years.
What is Snow onion chicken?
Dayna Smith/For The Washington Post) Choong Man’s specialty is tikkudak as well as a dish the chain calls snow chicken, which is merely fried chicken covered in a sweet, mayo-based sauce and countless ringlets of sliced raw onion, which are briefly dipped in cold water to mask their more sulfurous odors.
What is the difference between fried chicken and Korean fried chicken?
If you’ve ever eaten Korean fried chicken, you’ll notice the thin, yet crispy crunch first and foremost. While American-style fried chicken usually consists of a thick, browned, well-seasoned crust with flabby, moist meat, Korean-style fried chicken often comes across as healthier and less fatty.
Why is Korean fried chicken different?
So what makes Korean fried chicken so different from it’s American counterpart? While its American cousin is usually brined and dredged in a flour and buttermilk mixture, Korean fried chicken tends to be more light and crispier with a thin, almost paper like skin that is not heavily battered.