How long does it take to make Korean Popcorn Chicken?

About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this Korean Popcorn Chicken recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

Where does this Korean Popcorn Chicken recipe come from?

It was shared by Zach Olson 👨🏻🍳 on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Korean Popcorn Chicken

Name: Korean Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken; 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; 0.25 cup ketchup; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp gochujang; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp butter

Crispy Korean-style popcorn chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for snacking or as a side dish.

Maker: Zach Olson 👨🏻‍🍳

From: Instagram(view original)

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15 min

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20 min

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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken
1 egg
3 tbsp flour
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ginger powder
vegetable oil
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp gochujang
2 tsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1
Prepare the chicken by cutting it into 1-inch dice.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the egg, flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
3
Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat with the egg mixture.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 350°F.
5
Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
6
Drain the chicken on paper towels.
7
For the sauce, whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a saucepan.
8
Add the butter to the sauce and whisk until melted over low heat.
9
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
10
Serve the fried chicken with the sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

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How long does it take to make Korean Popcorn Chicken?: About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Korean Popcorn Chicken recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Korean Popcorn Chicken recipe come from?: It was shared by Zach Olson 👨🏻‍🍳 on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.