Korean Pupu Chicken

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 5
Korean Pupu Chicken recipe perfect for sharing with friends and family
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -5 lbs chicken drummettes
1 -2 cup flour ( season with salt , if desired )
1 cup kikkoman light soy sauce
3/4 cup sugar
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 green onions , thinly sliced
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
5
Calories
1115
Sugar
63g
Fat
25g
Korean Pupu Chicken is a popular Korean snack or appetizer that has gained popularity worldwide. This dish features chicken drummettes that are seasoned and baked in the oven, then coated with a sweet and sticky sauce. The sauce is a combination of soy sauce, sugar, garlic, green onions, vinegar, lemon juice, and a dash of Tabasco sauce. The result is a savory and sweet taste that will leave you craving more. This recipe is perfect for sharing with friends and family and can be served as a delicious appetizer or snack.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
2.Wash and pat dry the chicken drummettes. Coat them in the seasoned flour.
3.Place the coated chicken drummettes on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes.
4.In a saucepan, mix the soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, thinly sliced green onions, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce.
5.Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir occasionally. Cook for around 5 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is slightly thickened but still runny.
6.Remove from heat and let cool.
7.Dip each chicken drummette into the sauce and place it back on the baking sheet.Return the chicken drumbettes to the oven.
8.Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken drummettes are fully cooked and the sauce is sticky and caramelized.

PROS

Korean Pupu Chicken is a delicious snack or appetizer perfect for sharing with friends and family.

The recipe is easy to follow and does not require many ingredients.

CONS

This recipe calls for sugar, which makes it high in calories and is not ideal for those with diabetes or who are trying to reduce their sugar intake.

While the chicken is baked, the sauce does contain soy sauce, so this recipe may not be suitable for those with a soy allergy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high sugar content, this recipe offers some surprising health benefits.
Chicken is a great source of protein, essential for muscle building and repair.
The seasonings in the recipe contain garlic, which has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. The recipe also calls for green onions, which are an excellent source of vitamin C and K, which are essential for bone health.

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