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Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Calories
Battered and deep-fried chicken, typically coated or served with a sweet-spicy Korean sauce.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Crispy Korean Fried Chicken (75 g) has 218 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.1 g of carbs, 12.9 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 4.6 mg of B3 covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
218
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
15.1g
· 5% DV
Protein
12.9g
· 26% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 23% · Fat 50%
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (75 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 218 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.85 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Crispy Korean Fried Chicken?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 75 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 131 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 319 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 406 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 522 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 225 g | 653 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 812 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crispy Korean Fried Chicken
What is Crispy Korean Fried Chicken?
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken is battered, deep-fried chicken, commonly served glazed with a sweet, spicy, or savory Korean-style sauce. It is known for its crunchy coating and is often shared as a meal or snack.
Why is Crispy Korean Fried Chicken often fried twice?
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken is often fried twice because the first fry cooks the chicken and the second helps drive moisture from the coating, making it crunchier. That extra crispness also holds up better when the chicken is coated in sauce.
What sauce is used on Crispy Korean Fried Chicken?
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken is commonly coated in yangnyeom-style sauce made with gochujang, garlic, soy sauce, and a sweetener. Other versions use soy and garlic without chili, or serve the sauce on the side so the crust stays crisp.
Is Crispy Korean Fried Chicken spicy?
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken can be spicy, but the heat varies with the sauce. Gochujang-based versions may have a noticeable chili kick, while soy-garlic versions are usually mild; restaurants may offer different sauce choices.
How is Crispy Korean Fried Chicken different from American fried chicken?
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken typically has a thin, crackly coating and is often tossed in a sticky sauce after frying. American-style fried chicken is more often served with a seasoned, thicker crust and without a sweet-spicy glaze.
How do you keep Crispy Korean Fried Chicken crunchy after adding sauce?
To keep Crispy Korean Fried Chicken crunchy, toss it in sauce just before serving rather than letting it sit glazed. A properly crisp coating and a thicker, lightly reduced sauce help, but sauced chicken will gradually soften.
What should you serve with Crispy Korean Fried Chicken?
Serve Crispy Korean Fried Chicken with steamed rice, crunchy pickled radish, or a fresh slaw. The cooling, tangy sides balance the sticky, savory-sweet coating; it also works well as part of a Korean-style spread with several shared dishes.
Can you make Crispy Korean Fried Chicken in an air fryer?
Yes, you can make Crispy Korean Fried Chicken in an air fryer, though the coating may not match the crunch of deep-frying. Arrange the pieces in a single layer, lightly oil the coating, and add the sauce after cooking.
How should you store and reheat Crispy Korean Fried Chicken?
Refrigerate leftover Crispy Korean Fried Chicken in a covered container and reheat it in an oven or air fryer to revive the crust. A microwave heats it quickly but tends to soften the coating; keep extra sauce separate when possible.
Is Crispy Korean Fried Chicken a healthy choice?
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken is a fried dish, and its sweet glaze can add sugar and sodium, so it is better treated as an occasional meal than an everyday staple. Pairing a moderate portion with vegetables makes the meal more balanced.
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
4.57mg · 29% DV
B6
0.21mg · 12% DV
B12
0.26µg · 11% DV
B5
0.52mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
116mg · 17% DV
Sodium
353mg · 15% DV
Zinc
1.09mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
184mg · 5% DV
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Crispy Korean Fried Chicken
To burn the 218 calories in 1 piece (medium) (75 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Crispy Korean Fried Chicken?
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken is made by coating chicken pieces in a light batter and deep-frying them until crisp. It may be served plain or tossed in a sweet-spicy Korean sauce, which brings a savoury, gently sweet heat to the crunchy coating. The dish comes from South Korea, where fried chicken is often enjoyed as a shared meal or snack.
For readers elsewhere, it works well as a casual centrepiece with rice, salad or pickled vegetables. It provides 17.2 g of protein per 100 g, alongside a notable amount of fat from frying. If you want a lighter plate, serve a modest portion with fresh vegetables and keep the sauce on the side.
How Nutritious Is Crispy Korean Fried Chicken?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.85g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 34.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (34.2:1).
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