There is quite a bit of “food exchange” between Korea and Japan.  Tonkatsu (Breaded Pork Cutlet) or donkkaseu (돈까스) is a good example of this.  Here is a recipe for a “Koreanized” version made with chicken.
Chicken Cutlet (dakkaseu 닭까스- Chicken Katsu - チキンカツ)
Note: The Korean name (kaseu) for this type of dish is borrowed from […]

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The other Kfc. This is another popular dish served in my former restaurant. A great alternative to the standard “Buffalo” wings for game days.

Ingredients
1 pound Sectioned chicken wings
1/3 cup potato or corn starch
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Stir Fry Sauce(per pound of chicken):
2 tablespoons fine or medium ground […]

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I originally had this dish while stationed in Korea. It was served as a “drinking” dish in some of the Soju tents found on the streets of many Korean cities.  This became one of the more popular specials served at my former Korean Restaurant.

Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless chicken thigh (4 to 6 thighs)
salt
pepper
Marinade
1/2 cup […]

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