Crispy Korean Popcorn Chicken

Enjoy a Korean twist on classic popcorn chicken, featuring crispy, bite-sized pieces with a flavorful, spicy coating and sweet sauce.

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Ingredients

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Preparing the Chicken

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Deep-fry coated chicken until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

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Combine soy sauce, honey, Korean chili flakes, and minced garlic to create a sweet and spicy sauce with a rich flavor.

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Toss freshly fried chicken pieces in the sauce until evenly coated. Ensure each piece is well covered for maximum flavor.

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Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot as an appetizer or snack, paired with dipping sauces.

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For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken. Adjust spice level by varying the amount of Korean chili flakes in the sauce.

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Crispy Korean Popcorn Chicken

Enjoy a Korean twist on classic popcorn chicken, featuring crispy, bite-sized pieces with a flavorful, spicy coating and sweet sauce.

Introduction

Ingredients

Gather chicken pieces, flour, cornstarch, Korean chili flakes, soy sauce, honey, and garlic for a delicious, crispy coating and flavorful sauce.

Preparing the Chicken

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and coat in a mixture of flour and cornstarch for extra crispiness.

Deep-fry coated chicken until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Frying the Chicken

Combine soy sauce, honey, Korean chili flakes, and minced garlic to create a sweet and spicy sauce with a rich flavor.

Making the Sauce

Toss freshly fried chicken pieces in the sauce until evenly coated. Ensure each piece is well covered for maximum flavor.

Tossing in Sauce

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot as an appetizer or snack, paired with dipping sauces.

Serving Suggestions

For extra crispiness, double fry the chicken. Adjust spice level by varying the amount of Korean chili flakes in the sauce.

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