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Korean Popcorn Chicken

Crispy Korean Popcorn Chicken with Sweet-Spicy Gochujang Sauce

Enjoy the incredible flavors of Korean popcorn chicken, featuring a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce that transforms any meal into a feast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper or regular black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Chicken Stock Powder or omit if using fresh chicken
  • 1/2 cup Water to help bind the coating
  • 2 cups Cooking Oil for frying
For the Gochujang Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Gochujang Paste or less spicy variant
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup may reduce or omit
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, white pepper, salt, and chicken stock powder. Whisk until fully blended.
  3. Add the dry mixture to the bowl of chicken pieces, followed by a splash of water. Coat each piece thoroughly.
  4. In a large frying pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  5. Carefully add the coated chicken pieces in batches, frying each for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. While the chicken is frying, whisk together gochujang paste, ketchup, and sesame oil in a medium bowl until smooth.
  7. Once all chicken is fried and golden, toss it in the gochujang sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy chicken. Cool on racks to maintain crispiness.

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