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Korean Style Chicken Popcorn

Upgrade your store-bought chicken popcorn by turning them into Korean Style Chicken Popcorn. It is amazingly delicious and very appetizing.
Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5
Author Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook

Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) rice vinegar
  • 6-8 tbsp gochujang lesser if you want less spicy
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • 8 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated

Others:

  • 500 g frozen chicken popcorn
  • Cooking oil
  • Toasted sesame seeds to garnish
  • Spring onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients for the sauce. Simmer over low-medium heat until it reaches saucy consistency. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add enough cooking oil to accommodate the chicken popcorn.
  4. When the oil is hot enough, add the chicken popcorn and cook until golden brown. Remove from the pan and drain excess oil by using a strainer or by using a stack of paper towels.
  5. In a bowl, add the cooked chicken popcorn and the sauce. Mix everything together.
  6. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and spring onions.
  7. Serve with rice or as an appetizer.

Recipe Notes

The sauce can be made ahead – keep it in the fridge and heat the sauce before using.