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Korean Popcorn Chicken

Crispy Korean Popcorn Chicken with Spicy Gochujang Twist

This Korean Popcorn Chicken delivers a crispy and spicy flavor experience, perfect for gatherings or as a snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch or more flour
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper or black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Stock Powder homemade stock is preferable
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Cooking Oil vegetable or canola
For the Gochujang Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Gochujang Paste adjust for heat preference
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup honey can be a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or olive oil
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Slotted Spatula
  • cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken breast into uniform bite-sized pieces and season with salt and white pepper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, white pepper, salt, and chicken stock powder. Whisk until blended.
  3. Mix 1/4 cup of the dry mixture with 2 tablespoons of water to form a thick batter, then coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
  4. Dredge each batter-coated chicken piece in the reserved dry mix, ensuring even coating.
  5. Heat enough cooking oil in a frying pan to about 1 inch deep over medium heat.
  6. Fry chicken pieces for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Transfer fried chicken to a cooling rack over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  8. Whisk together gochujang paste, ketchup, and sesame oil in a bowl to make the sauce.
  9. Toss the cooked chicken in gochujang sauce until evenly coated.
  10. Plate the chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4piecesCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure crispiness. Adjust the spice level of the gochujang sauce according to preference.

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