# Korean Popcorn Chicken

A high-protein, easy, and affordable Korean popcorn chicken recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners.

- Total time: 24 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lb chicken breast
- 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. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, eggs, soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
2. Mix until the chicken is fully coated.
3. Add the cornstarch, flour, and baking powder to the bowl.
4. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
6. Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 8 minutes, flip the chicken, then cook another 4 minutes until crispy.
7. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 425°F.
8. Bake the chicken in the oven for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
9. In a pan over medium heat, combine the gochujang, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
10. Let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick.
11. Turn off the heat and whisk in the butter.
12. Add the crispy chicken to a bowl.
13. Pour in about ½ cup of the sauce.
14. Toss until fully coated, adding more sauce if needed.
15. Serve over rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- air fryer
- oven
- pan

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVy6v4tj0oZ/?igsh=MXF4cHJ5NHptb2FqZw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c4ad2b47-a5ec-4a57-86f9-e65cb0cd3b67
- Extracted: 2026-04-16

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