Korean Popcorn Chicken

24 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the chicken, eggs, soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine the chicken, eggs, soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine the chicken, eggs, soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
  4. 4Mix until the chicken is fully coated.
  5. 5Mix until the chicken is fully coated.
  6. 6Mix until the chicken is fully coated.
  7. 7Add the cornstarch, flour, and baking powder to the bowl.
  8. 8Add the cornstarch, flour, and baking powder to the bowl.
  9. 9Add the cornstarch, flour, and baking powder to the bowl.
  10. 10Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  11. 11Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  12. 12Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
  13. 13Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  14. 14Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  15. 15Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  16. 16Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 8 minutes, flip the chicken, then cook another 4 minutes until crispy.
  17. 17Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 8 minutes, flip the chicken, then cook another 4 minutes until crispy.
  18. 18Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 8 minutes, flip the chicken, then cook another 4 minutes until crispy.
  19. 19Alternatively, preheat the oven to 425°F.
  20. 20Alternatively, preheat the oven to 425°F.
  21. 21Alternatively, preheat the oven to 425°F.
  22. 22Bake the chicken in the oven for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  23. 23Bake the chicken in the oven for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  24. 24Bake the chicken in the oven for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  25. 25In a pan over medium heat, combine the gochujang, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  26. 26In a pan over medium heat, combine the gochujang, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  27. 27In a pan over medium heat, combine the gochujang, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  28. 28Let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick.
  29. 29Let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick.
  30. 30Let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick.
  31. 31Turn off the heat and whisk in the butter.
  32. 32Turn off the heat and whisk in the butter.
  33. 33Turn off the heat and whisk in the butter.
  34. 34Add the crispy chicken to a bowl.
  35. 35Add the crispy chicken to a bowl.
  36. 36Add the crispy chicken to a bowl.
  37. 37Pour in about ½ cup of the sauce.
  38. 38Pour in about ½ cup of the sauce.
  39. 39Pour in about ½ cup of the sauce.
  40. 40Toss until fully coated, adding more sauce if needed.
  41. 41Toss until fully coated, adding more sauce if needed.
  42. 42Toss until fully coated, adding more sauce if needed.
  43. 43Serve over rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  44. 44Serve over rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  45. 45Serve over rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken breast
  • 2 lb chicken breast
  • 2 lb chicken breast
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 0.75 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp baking powder
  • 0.33 cup gochujang
  • 0.33 cup gochujang
  • 0.33 cup gochujang
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

large bowlair fryerovenpan

Tips

  • Use chicken thighs if preferred.
  • Add more sauce if needed when tossing the chicken.