# Korean Popcorn Chicken

Crispy chicken tossed in a Korean sauce that’s sweet, savory and full of flavor.

- 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. 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.
4. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
5. Cook the chicken.
6. In a pan over medium heat, combine the gochujang, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
7. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick, then turn off the heat and whisk in the butter.
8. Add the crispy chicken to a bowl and pour in about ½ cup of the sauce.
9. Toss until fully coated, adding more sauce if needed.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- air fryer
- oven
- pan

## Tips

- Air fryer: Preheat to 400°F. Cook for 8 minutes, flip the chicken, then cook another 4 minutes until crispy.
- Oven: Bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve over rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVt39H3kvZ0/?igsh=MTZjNnNyejdna2wxMA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c6e3ba7c-8a3e-4743-9194-e397223f061c
- Extracted: 2026-03-11

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