Korean Popcorn Chicken

24m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine chicken, rice wine, ginger powder, salt, and pepper. Toss and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2Heat cooking oil in a frying pan.
  3. 3Coat chicken in cornstarch and fry in batches until golden brown and crispy.
  4. 4In a skillet, combine all sauce ingredients and stir until thickened.
  5. 5Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
  6. 6Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 2 tsp ginger powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 inches cooking oil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped green onion
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 5 tbsp ketchup
  • 1.5 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp minced garlic

Equipment

bowlspoontongsfrying panplatechopsticks