DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
SERVES:
4
COURSE:
Entree
CUISINE:
Asian
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
SERVES:
4
COURSE:
Entree
CUISINE:
Asian
Sweet and Spicy Korean BBQ Tempura Chicken
This Korean-inspired appetizer features crispy tempura chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy gochujang BBQ glaze, then garnished with sesame seeds and green onions 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.
Sweet and Spicy Korean BBQ Tempura Chicken
This Korean-inspired appetizer features crispy tempura chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy gochujang BBQ glaze, then garnished with sesame seeds and green onions 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 choopped green onions for garnish
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 choopped 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
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.
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ESTIMATED NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calories: ~420
Protein: ~18g
Fat: ~25g
Saturated Fat: ~4g
Carbohydrates: ~30g
Sugar: ~14g
Sodium: ~780mg