Description
Sweet & Spicy Korean Chicken Bites are crispy, bite-sized pieces of chicken tossed in a sticky gochujang-based sauce that delivers bold heat with a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Gradually add cold water and whisk until smooth to form a batter.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
- Dip chicken pieces into the batter and fry in batches until golden and crispy, about 5–6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger. Simmer over low heat for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken bites in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to control the spice level.
- Best served immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Great as an appetizer or served with rice for a main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg