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Korean Popcorn Chicken

Irresistible Korean Popcorn Chicken with Spicy Gochujang Sauce

This Korean Popcorn Chicken features crispy bites of chicken tossed in a spicy Gochujang sauce, perfect for snacks or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast fresh is best
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch no direct substitute
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder can substitute with minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp White Pepper black pepper can be used
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Stock Powder vegetable stock powder can be swapped
  • 1/2 cup Water helps create batter
For the Frying
  • 2 cups Cooking Oil vegetable or canola oil
For the Gochujang Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Gochujang Paste or chili paste
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup low-sugar option if desired
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil can use neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and white pepper. Let sit.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, white pepper, salt, and chicken stock powder in a bowl.
  3. Add water to the seasoned chicken and coat with the dry mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan until hot. Test with dry mixture.
  5. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Drain excess oil on a cooling rack.
  7. Mix Gochujang paste, ketchup, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
  8. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; consume within 2 days for best flavor.

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