# Popcorn Chicken - Sam Way

A delicious and crispy popcorn chicken recipe, perfect for a snack or meal.

- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- butter
- cayenne pepper
- smoked paprika
- garlic powder
- sea salt
- chicken thighs
- Gochujang (korean chili paste)
- honey
- rice vinegar
- soy sauce
- cornstarch
- flour
- black pepper
- ginger powder
- garlic powder

## Instructions

1. Combine butter, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt in a bowl.
2. Mix the ingredients well until a smooth sauce is formed.
3. Cut the chicken thighs into small, bite-sized pieces.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the sauce and mix thoroughly to coat.
5. Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for marinating.
6. In a pot, combine gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
7. Heat the mixture on an induction cooker until it boils and thickens into a sauce.
8. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, black pepper, ginger powder, and garlic powder.
9. Take the marinated chicken out of the fridge.
10. Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in the dry mixture.
11. Deep fry the coated chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy.
12. Remove the fried chicken from the deep fryer and place them on a metal rack to drain excess oil.
13. Serve the popcorn chicken on a black slate board with the prepared dipping sauce.

## Equipment

- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- cling film
- pot
- induction cooker
- deep fryer
- metal rack

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSAyFqMU9/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/00bcfe6f-7d12-4b28-b6e3-473b2b896874
- Extracted: 2025-08-25

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