Korean Popcorn Chicken

Directions

  1. 1Start with chicken, add your egg, corn starch and flour and the spices listed below.
  2. 2Mix that together.
  3. 3For the sauce, combine ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, brown sugar.
  4. 4Heat oil to about 340.
  5. 5Add your chicken to the hot oil.
  6. 6Fry the chicken for about 3 minutes.
  7. 7Remove chicken and let it dry for a couple minutes.
  8. 8Return the chicken to the oil for another minute or two for maximum crispiness.
  9. 9Add a little bit of butter to a new pan.
  10. 10Add your sauce mixture to the pan.
  11. 11Let the sauce come up to a light bubble on low heat.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs (1 inch dice)
  • 1 egg
  • 3 Tbsp Flour
  • 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter

Equipment

new pan

Tips

  • Fry chicken twice for maximum crispiness.