Korean Chicken Seasoning, also called Korean frying mix or Korean spicy chicken blend, is a savory, spicy, pungent seasoning blend inspired by the sweet, tangy flavors of Korean cuisine. It features the fruity, hot flavor of gochugaru, or Korean chili flakes, bold garlic and ginger, sweet molasses, and even a little funk from fish sauce powder.

Chile peppers were introduced to Korea in the 16th century, so spicy foods have been part of Korean cuisine for centuries. But fried chicken didn’t enter the Korean culinary landscape until the 1940s and 1950s, when American soldiers were stationed there. 

Korean fried chicken is the most popular kind of Korean food around the world. 

Flavor Profile

Korean Chicken Seasoning opens with a rush of fruity, peppery heat and a bit of umami depth. Rich molasses and citrusy ginger both add sweetness and are balanced by the solid aromatics from onion and garlic. Sesame seeds add fun texture for a nutty, crunchy finish. 

How To Use

Mix Korean Chicken Seasoning into the breading for Korean Fried Chicken, or use it to season Korean Chicken Wings. Stir into cucumbers for an easy Cucumber Salad. And don’t limit yourself to chicken! Make a complex Kimchi with the addition of our Korean Chicken Seasoning. It can stand up to beef, so blend this into your Bibimbap. Add some of this to your Honey Sesame Shrimp for a bit of sweet heat and a quick, delicious dinner you can make on the grill.