BEST POPCORN CHICKEN RECIPE (CRISPY & JUICY) - WITH KIMCHI MAYO SAUCE || KIMCHI MAYO RECIPE

Once you take the first bite, you can never stop! Popcorn Chicken has to be CRISPY outside & JUICY inside. Of course, flavor can't be compromised as well! With a good marinade, you will enjoy one of the best popcorn chicken at home!
Popcorn Chicken is truly one of my favorite snack! It is highly addictive, and can be eaten almost any time of the day.
I like to add nori & sesame seeds sprinkle in popcorn chicken to enhance the flavor. With the kimchi mayo sauce, it helps to balance the saltiness and savory taste from the popcorn chicken so that it is a party of flavours in your mouth!
INGREDIENTS:
1. Chicken & marinate:
500g of boneless skin on chicken meat (thigh, tender or breast)
3 smashed cloves of garlic
1 egg white
1tbs Korean soy sauce
1.5 tbs sesame oil
½ tsp white pepper powder
1 tbs corn starch
A sprinkle of salt
2. Sauce: (start with less, taste, then add more if needed)
2 tbs finely chopped kimchi
2 tbs kimchi juice
1 tbs sugar
1tbs Korean hot pepper flakes
A squeeze of lime juice
4 tbs mayo
3. Sprinkles:
1 large sheet of nori seaweed
1 tbs untoasted white sesame seeds
4. Frying:
7-8 tbs tapioca starch or more if needed
Canola oil
TIPS:
- I used chicken thighs with skin on, but you can use chicken tenders or breast as well.
- All mayo and kimchi have different level of salt, sugar and acidity. My kimchi was very sour, so I had to add a little more sugar. Because of the differences, make sure to use lesser, so that you can taste and adjust to your own taste bud!
- Caramelising kimchi helps to tone down the funky smell and takes the raw taste off. Plus, who doesn’t love anything caramelised?
STEPS:
1. Marinating chicken:
- Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes, then add other ingredients
- Mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour
2. Dipping sauce:
- In a small pan, add 1tbs of oil.
- Add finely chopped kimchi and fry until caramelized
- Add sugar and kimchi juice. Reduce and allow the mixture to cool down before mixing other ingredients in.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients, then taste and add more sugar/salt/lime if needed. The tanginess and umami of kimchi should come first, with just a little bit of sweetness to balance things up.
3. Sprinkles
- Use tongs to toast nori seaweed under the lowest flame until crispy
- Toast sesame seeds in a small pan until lightly golden
- Blend both into fine powder and set aside
4. Frying
- On a large tray, add 7 tbs of tapioca starch
- Drop chicken cubes and coat well. Make sure they don’t clump together.
- Rest for 10 mins
- Heat oil in a wok under medium heat, use chopstick to test the oil. Bubbles = ready.
- Drop chicken pieces into oil. Shake off excess starch if necessary
- Remove once the cubes are lightly golden
- Skim the small bits if needed, then bring to medium high heat for 1-2 mins
- Double fry the chicken for extra crisp
- Remove once golden brown
- Immediately toss the sprinkles together with the chicken in a large bow
- Serve immediately. Enjoy with kimchi mayo and I strongly advice to grab a bottle of ice cold beer! Cheeeeers!
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wonderful...I love chicken..so delicious chicken recipe..my mouth watering..I will try this..thanks for sharing..

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The popcorn chicken looks so good, crispy out side and juicy inside, I like how you marinate them, must taste amazing. New friend joined!

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Popcorn chicken recipe looks delicious thanks for sharing

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Great combination and looks crispy. Thanks for sharing

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Such a wonderful and great recipe. It makes me drooling.

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I am attracted to the sauce, wow. Great recipe dear friend

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Thank you so much Snack Food Fun! 💛 Give it a try hehe :)

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Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe with us. Definetly need to try it on my own. This looks so tasty. Thumbs up and fully watched. :)

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Interesting recipe, I gotta try this one out!! kimchi mayo! plus seaweed+chicken combo, Awesome sharing dear!

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Thank you so much for the kind words, Crazy Tasty Singapore! 💛 Glad to know you like it, take care and keep in touch :)

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# Like 53+1 I love chicken!!! It looks delicious! Thank you, friend! Today is a happy day~~

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I never try with kimchi mayo sauce before It looks really good

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wah this is gooodd! like the addition of kimchi mayo sauce will be perfect to be paired with the crispy chicken! yum!

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so crispy popcorn chicken, good job

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Wow deliciousss!!! So much flavor yumm!

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this is so yummy and delicious popcorn chicken recipe friend.. perfect for snacking :D

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Looks yum. Definitely try this one.

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Wowo.. Your Pop corn Chicken looks so Crispy and yummy.

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Hehe thank you so much!! Give it a try ❤

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oh it looks so good! so soft and crispy on the outside 😍 love the seasonings too

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Thank you so much Kibo, glad to know it hehe 💛

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Kimchi mayo sauce sounds delicious actually 😋😋

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Wow~~~~~ Awesome! I've never seen a sauce like this before! Your original cooking is perfect! I'm so curious about the sauce! Thank you for sharing ♡ I will try it ~ Like 21

[@ChubbyWhale]

💛 Thank you so much for the kind words, my friend! The sauce works great with the chicken, you can give it a try. I believe your fridge always have kimchi :) Keep in touch and have a nice day~

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seem very crispy....yummy.i will try to make it

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So crispyyy so niceee! Love your sharing 😻

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I love chicken recipes. I would like to try this .

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If you love chicken, you will definitely enjoy this a lot!! Let me know how it goes 😊 Thank you for tuning in 💕

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kimchi perfect for the fried chicken popcorn

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I'm gonna try this..

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looks really yummy

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This is looks so appetizing, The kimchi mayo sauce is something new for me 😀

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Thank you so much Amallia for the kind words 💛 It was for me too, hope you enjoy it :)

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Thank you so much for the kind words, Nana T 💛 If you try, let me know how it goes :) Have a nice day!

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So crispy, very good!

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Thank you for watching and your comment! ♥

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So happy to know that you enjoy the video, thank you so much for watching! 💛

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I will eat popcorn chicken on the weekend !!! I like chicken. With beer. 🧡👍

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Popcorn chicken so yummy 😋😋😋. Hello from Vancouver

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I like how your chicken popcorn is more chicken less batter^^ and sprinkled with yummy spices 😊

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Wow. Have a nice day.

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Kimchi mayo yesss

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very delicious

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I'm team chicken wings!! 😆 But the popcorn chicken you made looks so delicious though. Nicely marinated and that sauce looks so delicious and interesting with the kimchi. I like the nori sprinkle your added afterwards!

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Wow, kimchi mayo sauce~ I'm really curious about the taste. Chicken is delicious as expected!👍💕

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Thank you so much Cooking choi 💛 Time to make it hehe :)

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Like139 yummy my friend

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Very delicious!

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Thank you so much, I enjoyed it a lot indeed! :)

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Thank you so much GoodCookingIdeas for the nice words, take care and keep in touch! 💛

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Thank you for teaching me how to make delicious chicken popcorn today! I am also learning a lot from your video! Thank you always so much! The kimchi looks so delicious!!!!!!!It's a kimchi sauce that I haven't seen in Korea, but it looks new and delicious!The sound of fried chicken makes my mouth water! Have a great day!♥

[@ChubbyWhale]

Aww thank you for your lovely comment, always! It is nice to learn from each other ♥ Yes the sauce compliments the chicken well hehe. I hope you have a great day too, my dear friend! :)

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I would like to try this too! Even the kimchi mayo sauce is perfect! :)

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Thank you so much for your kind words, Recipes and Beyond! 💛 I hope you'll like it :)

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Looks yummy♥️

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These pop corn chicken look so crisp and delish! Love that dip! Wow I shouldn’t have watched this early morning ! Now I want some popcorn chicken for breakfast! 😋

[@ChubbyWhale]

Hahaha, thank you for the kind words my friend! Yes you can have this for breakfast too lol ♥

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[@ChubbyWhale]

Hhahaha glad that we made you laugh, eater is typing now while waiting for my dinner lol Thank you so much for the positive feedback my friend 💛 I loveeee kimchi a lot! Hehe, take care and have a nice day! See you again :)

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Delicious ❤️👋

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Wow. The sound of crispiness... Want to try this. You have a great idea of sprinkles using the seaweed/ nori wrapper... :)

[@ChubbyWhale]

Hehe thank you for the kind words! 💛 Yes fresh-made sprinkles tastes better and not difficult to make :)

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Yes, you are right hehe. Make some and enjoy it :)

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Hehe, thank you Soy and Pepper! 💛 Yes I enjoyed it a lot, you could give it a try :)

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