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Korean Popcorn Chicken

Name: Korean Popcorn Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: chicken thighs, 1 inch diced; egg; flour; cornstarch; salt; pepper; garlic powder; ginger powder; vegetable oil, for frying; ketchup; soy sauce, low sodium; sesame oil; gochujang; rice vinegar; brown sugar; butter

30 min 4 servings Medium Korean

Fit Score

Off your goals

The recipe contains chicken and eggs, which do not fit your vegetarian diet.

Diet

Contains chicken and eggs, conflicting with vegetarian preference.

Protein

Moderate protein content but from non-vegetarian sources.

Calories

Calories are moderate but may not align with weight loss goals.

Time

Preparation and cooking time fits within your preference.

Cookable Score

Cookable

The recipe is clear and practical, but contains allergens and may not align with dietary preferences.

Ingredient clarity

Ingredients are specific but include allergens.

Step clarity

Steps are clear but frying may require attention.

Technique

Frying requires some skill and attention.

Equipment

Requires frying equipment which is available.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

—chicken thighs (1 inch diced)
—egg
—flour
—cornstarch
—salt
—pepper
—garlic powder
—ginger powder
—vegetable oil (for frying)
—ketchup
—soy sauce (low sodium)
—sesame oil
—gochujang
—rice vinegar
—brown sugar
—butter

How to make it

Dice the chicken thighs.
Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
Prepare the batter.
In a bowl, combine the egg, flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder to create a smooth batter.
Coat the chicken in the batter.
Dip each piece of diced chicken into the batter, making sure they are well coated.
Heat the vegetable oil.
In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Fry the chicken.
Carefully add the coated chicken to the hot oil and fry for about 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the sauce.
In a saucepan, combine ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and butter over medium heat.
Simmer the sauce.
Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
Toss the chicken in the sauce.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oil and toss it in the prepared sauce until evenly coated.

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Nutrition

Estimated per serving

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400Calories

25gProtein

30gCarbs

20gFat

1g fiber 10g sugar 800mg sodium 0g saturated fat

Nutrition is estimated from ingredient amounts and may vary with brands and substitutions. In the app, values update automatically when you adapt the recipe or scale servings.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Korean Popcorn Chicken?

Korean Popcorn Chicken has about 400 calories per serving, with 25g protein, 30g carbs, and 20g fat. Values are estimates from the ingredient amounts and update in the Reci AI app when you adapt the recipe or change servings.

How long does Korean Popcorn Chicken take to make?

Korean Popcorn Chicken takes about 30 min in total — 15 min prep and 15 min cook, and makes 4 servings.

Is Korean Popcorn Chicken high in protein?

Yes — Korean Popcorn Chicken has about 25g of protein per serving, which makes it a solid high-protein option. In the Reci AI app you can tap once to push the protein even higher.

What ingredients do I need for Korean Popcorn Chicken?

Key ingredients include chicken thighs, egg, flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and a few more. The full measured list, smart grocery list, and substitutions are in the recipe above and in the Reci AI app.

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