Description
Crunchy oven-fried Korean popcorn chicken served with a savory and slightly spicy Korean BBQ sauce. This recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional fried chicken, perfect for a flavorful meal or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups finely crushed corn flakes
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- Black pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
For the Korean BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1-2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Green onions, chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken to a gallon-size zip-top bag. Pour buttermilk over the chicken, tossing well to coat.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Coating: In a medium-sized bowl, combine corn flake crumbs, flour, and black pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken in the coating mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place on the baking sheet, ensuring not to overcrowd.
- Bake the Chicken: Brush the chicken with olive oil, then bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the BBQ Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, Gochujang, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and water. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Glaze the Chicken: Brush or drizzle the chicken with the prepared BBQ sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the Korean BBQ sauce by varying the amount of Gochujang used.
- For extra crunch, you can double-coat the chicken before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
