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Korean Popcorn Chicken

30 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite size pieces)Meat300 g
  • egg (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • cornflakes (crushed)Grains80 g
  • paprikaSpices1 g
  • chilli powderSpices1 g
  • garlic powderSpices1 g
  • ground gingerSpices1 g
  • gochujangPantry22 g
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • rice wine vinegarPantry5 ml
  • mirinPantry10 ml
  • honeyPantry45 ml
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds5 g
  • spring onion (sliced)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

389kcal

Carbs
39 g
Proteins
38 g
Fat
9 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the chicken

    • Cut the chicken breast into bite size pieces.
    • Coat the chicken in the paprika, chilli powder, garlic powder and ground ginger.
    Step 1
  2. Coat in egg and cornflakes

    • Dip the seasoned chicken in the beaten egg.
    • Immediately coat in the crushed cornflakes.
    Step 2
  3. Air fry the chicken

    • Place the coated chicken in the air fryer.
    • Cook at 200 °C, flipping halfway through.
    Step 3
  4. Make the sauce

    • Combine the gochujang, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, mirin and honey.
    Step 4
  5. Reduce the sauce

    • Heat the sauce in a pan and reduce it slightly.
    Step 5
  6. Coat the chicken and serve

    • Add the chicken to the pan and coat in the sauce.
    • Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion.
    Step 6