Korean-Inspired Popcorn Chicken Recipe

Name: Korean-Inspired Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 1 lb chicken, boneless, skinless thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup canola oil (for frying); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; Sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 2 tablespoons gochujang (korean red chili paste); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Servings: persons

Chicken
1 lb chicken, boneless, skinless thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil (for frying)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons gochujang (korean red chili paste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

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Chicken:
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Preheat canola oil in a heavy bottomed pot to 350 degrees.
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Combine chicken and rice wine vinegar in a large bowl. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
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In a shallow baking dish or bowl whisk together cornstarch, salt and pepper. Working in batches dredge the marinated chicken in the cornstarch mixture. Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned and fully cooked. Allow the oil to come up to temperature between frying. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Season with salt.
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Sauce:
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Combine all ingredients in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Allow the mixture to come to a boil then reduce heat to medium low until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 1 lb chicken, boneless, skinless thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Korean-Inspired Popcorn Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Korean-Inspired Popcorn Chicken

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