# Korean Popcorn Chicken

A high-protein meal made with crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory Korean sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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

## Ingredients

- 2 lb chicken breast (or thighs), cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.75 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 3 tbsp flour
- 0.75 tsp baking powder
- 0.33 cup gochujang
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 4 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- green onions
- sesame seeds

## Instructions

1. Combine the chicken, eggs, soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder in a large bowl and mix until the chicken is fully coated.
2. Add the cornstarch, flour, and baking powder to the chicken mixture and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
3. Cook the chicken in an air fryer preheated to 400°F for 8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes until crispy.
4. Alternatively, bake the chicken in an oven at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. In a pan over medium heat, combine the gochujang, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
6. Let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick, then turn off the heat and whisk in the butter.
7. Add the crispy chicken to a bowl and pour in about ½ cup of the sauce.
8. Toss the chicken until fully coated, adding more sauce if needed.
9. Serve over rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- air fryer
- oven
- pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWCdIn-Ei9q/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/21f9c3b4-2241-40a0-88a4-afef9634ba9b
- Extracted: 2026-03-25

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