Korean Popcorn Chicken
Korean Popcorn Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
For the Chicken Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
For the Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons honey
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, as needed
- 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken breast pieces with paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set up a breading station: place the beaten eggs in one shallow dish and the crushed cornflakes in another. Dip each seasoned chicken piece into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off, then immediately transfer to the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to ensure a thorough coating.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Arrange the breaded chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Air fry the chicken for 16 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through cooking, until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 16 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the Gochujang, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, mirin, and honey until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once the chicken is done, transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the cooked popcorn chicken to the saucepan with the reduced sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Transfer the Korean popcorn chicken to a serving dish. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onion. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Korean Popcorn Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
For the Chicken Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
For the Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons honey
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, as needed
- 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken breast pieces with paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set up a breading station: place the beaten eggs in one shallow dish and the crushed cornflakes in another. Dip each seasoned chicken piece into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off, then immediately transfer to the crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to ensure a thorough coating.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Arrange the breaded chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Air fry the chicken for 16 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through cooking, until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 16 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the Gochujang, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, mirin, and honey until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the chicken is done, transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the cooked popcorn chicken to the saucepan with the reduced sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Transfer the Korean popcorn chicken to a serving dish. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onion. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min