Sweet and Spicy Korean BBQ Tempura Chicken
This Korean-inspired appetizer is a crowd-pleaser with just the right amount of heat. Crispy tempura chicken is tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy gochujang BBQ glaze, then garnished with sesame seeds and green onion for a bold finish. Paired with a creamy mayo dip that cools things down with a hint of lime and sesame, this dish brings serious flavor with minimal prep—perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you want something irresistible.
This Korean-inspired appetizer is a crowd-pleaser with just the right amount of heat. Crispy tempura chicken is tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy gochujang BBQ glaze, then garnished with sesame seeds and green onion for a bold finish. Paired with a creamy mayo dip that cools things down with a hint of lime and sesame, this dish brings serious flavor with minimal prep—perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you want something irresistible.
This Korean-inspired appetizer is a crowd-pleaser with just the right amount of heat. Crispy tempura chicken is tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy gochujang BBQ glaze, then garnished with sesame seeds and green onion for a bold finish. Paired with a creamy mayo dip that cools things down with a hint of lime and sesame, this dish brings serious flavor with minimal prep—perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you want something irresistible.
PREP TIME:
10 minutes
COOK TIME:
10 minutes
TOTAL TIME:
20 minutes
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
SERVES:
4
COURSE:
Entree
CUISINE:
Asian
INGREDIENTS
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha
1 teaspoon lime juice
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
½ cup gochujang sauce
¼ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Package Tempura Chicken Bites
Toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the spicy mayo dip: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, 2 teaspoons of gochujang, lime juice, and sesame oil, until smooth and silky.
Make the Korean BBQ glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the ½ cup gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic and heat over medium until bubbling and slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and set glaze aside. Assemble the glazed tempura chicken: Heat the tempura chicken according to package instructions*. Remove the hot chicken to a large bowl and pour the warm bbq glaze over the chicken pieces. Toss the chicken in the glaze until fully coated. Transfer the glazed chicken to a platter, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions, and serve with mayo dip on the side.
*Cook chicken until heated to a minimum of 165 degrees farenheit internal temperature (or as dictated by state or local codes) as verified by a calibrated thermometer.
ESTIMATED NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calories: ~420
Protein: ~18g
Fat: ~25g
Saturated Fat: ~4g
Carbohydrates: ~30g
Sugar: ~14g
Sodium: ~780mg