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Korean Popcorn Chicken

Crispy, bite-sized fried chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy gochujang glaze. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish with bold Korean street food flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Snack
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 people
Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water (optional, to thin sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In a bowl, mix cornstarch and all-purpose flour.
  • Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs, then dredge in the cornstarch-flour mixture. For extra crunch, dip again into eggs and coat once more in the dry mixture.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a saucepan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Add water if needed to thin the sauce.
  • Cook sauce over medium heat, stirring, until bubbly and slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Toss the fried chicken in the glaze until fully coated.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
Keyword Dakgangjeong, Gochujang Chicken, Korean Popcorn Chicken
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