Korean Candy Chicken
Korean Candy Chicken is a main course that serves 6. One serving contains 671 calories, 57g of protein, and 9g of fat. For $2.36 per serving, this recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of soy sauce, eggs, sesame seeds, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of Korean cuisine. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 70%, which is solid. Char-grilled Korean Style BBQ Pork Chops and Artisan Korean Meat Giveaway, Grilled Korean BBQ Short Rib Dogs with Sweet Peach Relish + Spicy Korean Slaw, and Cajeta Candy (Chewy Cinnamon Milk Candy) are very similar to this recipe.
- Serves: 6
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 27.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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rice | 6.0 | servings | None |
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eggs | 2.0 | None | |
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flour | 250.0 | grams | None |
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soy sauce | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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sesame seeds | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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chicken breasts | 1.361 | kgs | None |
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sugar | 200.0 | grams | None |
rice
Qty: 6.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
eggs
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
flour
Qty: 250.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
soy sauce
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
sesame seeds
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
chicken breasts
Qty: 1.361
Metric: kgs
Price: None
sugar
Qty: 200.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: In a pan, pour about two inches of oil and heat on medium heat till hot.
Ingredients:
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 2: Cut chicken on the diagonal into thick strips, about two inches wide.In a bowl, beat eggs.In another container, place flour.Coat chicken strips in egg mixture first, then generously pat with flour, covering all sides. I will often give it a couple of coatings. There should be a thick layer of batter on the chicken pieces.When oil is hot, fry chicken pieces till golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
Ingredients:
- chicken pieces
- chicken tenders
- chicken
- all purpose flour
- egg
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 3: Remove chicken, and let rest on a paper towel to drain the oil.To make candy sauce, place soy sauce and sugar in a bowl and mix together, about 30 seconds.The sugar will not completely dissolve, but the mixture should be thick, and not grainy.
Ingredients:
- soy sauce
- chicken
- candy
- sauce
- sugar
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- paper towels
- bowl
Step 4: Add sesame seeds and mix to incorporate.Dip chicken in sauce, covering all sides.Repeat, till all pieces are covered.
Ingredients:
- sesame seeds
- chicken
- sauce
- dip
Step 5: Serve with rice, drizzle remain sauce over chicken.
Ingredients:
- chicken
- sauce
- rice
Step 6: Garnish with sliced scallions.
Ingredients:
- green onions
Dietary Information
- Dairy-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 671.38 kcal | 33.57% |
| Fat | 8.68 g | 13.35% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.96 g | 12.28% |
| Carbohydrates | 87.82 g | 29.27% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 86.2 g | 31.35% |
| Sugar | 33.49 g | 37.21% |
| Cholesterol | 199.71 mg | 66.57% |
| Sodium | 382.01 mg | 16.61% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 56.9 g | 113.81% |
| Selenium | 97.8 µg | 139.71% |
| Vitamin B3 | 26.53 mg | 132.66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.83 mg | 91.51% |
| Phosphorus | 597.1 mg | 59.71% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.96 mg | 39.56% |
| Manganese | 0.74 mg | 37.03% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.51 mg | 33.7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.53 mg | 30.94% |
| Potassium | 947.91 mg | 27.08% |
| Folate | 97.05 µg | 24.26% |
| Magnesium | 85.89 mg | 21.47% |
| Iron | 3.43 mg | 19.08% |
| Zinc | 2.31 mg | 15.41% |
| Copper | 0.24 mg | 12.22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.58 µg | 9.74% |
| Fiber | 1.62 g | 6.47% |
| Calcium | 47.84 mg | 4.78% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66 mg | 4.37% |
| Vitamin D | 0.52 µg | 3.47% |
| Vitamin C | 2.72 mg | 3.3% |
| Vitamin A | 147.36 IU | 2.95% |
