Low Calorie High Protein Korean Fried Chicken
A healthier twist on classic fried chicken, packed with protein and flavor while keeping calories in check.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: High Protein, Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 700g Cubed Chicken Breast
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 30g Cornflour
- 50ml Light Soy Sauce
- 50ml Water
- 25g Honey
- 40g Gochujang Paste
- Thinly sliced Cucumber
- 20ml Light Soy Sauce
- 10ml Rice Vinegar
- Chili Flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Coating: In a large bowl, mix the cubed chicken with garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, salt, and cornflour until every piece is well coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the coated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the Glaze: In another bowl, combine the light soy sauce, water, honey, and gochujang to create a glaze.
- Glaze the Chicken: Pour the glaze over the cooked chicken in the pan and stir to coat evenly.
- Prepare the Pickled Cucumbers: In a bowl, mix cucumbers with light soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili flakes, garlic powder, and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve the chicken hot, accompanied by the pickled cucumbers on the side.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure the chicken cooks evenly. Use a thermometer to check for doneness.