Korean-Inspired Gochujang Popcorn Chicken
Recipe By: @eatinghealthygram
🍗 Fun Fact: Slightly chunky crushed cornflakes give this chicken a much better crust than grinding them into fine crumbs.
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Ingredients
For The Chicken
Chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
2 eggs
Cornflakes, crushed
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp ground ginger
For The Gochujang Sauce
1½ tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp non-alcoholic mirin
3 tbsp honey
For Garnish
Sesame seeds
Spring onion, sliced
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Step By Step
1️⃣ Prep The Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
2️⃣ Season It
Toss the chicken with paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground ginger until evenly coated.
3️⃣ Build The Crunch
Dip each piece in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in crushed cornflakes. Keep the cornflakes slightly chunky for a craggier crust.
4️⃣ Air Fry Until Golden
Air fry at 400°F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
5️⃣ Make The Gochujang Glaze
Combine the gochujang, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, non-alcoholic mirin, and honey in a pan.
6️⃣ Thicken The Sauce
Bring the glaze to a gentle simmer and cook until it thickens slightly and turns glossy.
7️⃣ Toss
Add the cooked chicken to the glaze and toss until every piece is lacquered in sauce.
8️⃣ Finish + Serve
Top with sesame seeds and sliced spring onion. Serve immediately while the coating is still crisp beneath the glaze.

