Korean Popcorn Chicken

Directions

  1. 1Start with your chicken, add your egg, corn starch and flour and the spices listed below. Mix that together.
  2. 2For the sauce, combine ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, brown sugar.
  3. 3Heat oil to about 340 degrees Fahrenheit and add your chicken.
  4. 4Fry the chicken for about 3 minutes.
  5. 5Take the chicken off to dry for a couple minutes.
  6. 6Return the chicken to the oil for another minute or two for maximum crispiness.
  7. 7Add a little bit of butter to a new pan.
  8. 8Add your sauce mixture to the pan.
  9. 9Let 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
  • 0 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

pan

Tips

  • Fry the chicken twice for maximum crispiness.