Description
This is a crispy and flavorful Korean popcorn chicken recipe that you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour and cornstarch.
- Dip marinated chicken into the egg, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less gochujang.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Pair with pickled radish for a traditional touch.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: korean popcorn chicken recipe