1.5Lbsboneless chicken breastscut into 2 inch cubes
1eggwhisked
2tbspalmond milkor any dairy free alternative
1Calmond flour
1/3 cgluten-free panko
2tbsparrow root powder
1/4 tspblack pepper
1/2 tspsalt
olive oil or avocado spray
Korean BBQ Sauce
1/2C coconut aminos
3Tbsp honey
2Tbsprice wine vinegar
1-2tbspgochujang (korean chili paste)
1 1/2 tspgrated ginger
2clovesgarlicgrated
2tbspsesame oil
Instructions
Korean Popcorn Chicken
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.In a bowl combine the whisked egg & almond flour. In a separate bowl combine the almond flour, panko, arrow root, salt & pepper. In batches, coat the diced chicken in the wet mixture, followed by the dry. Shake to remove excess & place on the baking sheet. Repeat until all chicken has been breaded.Spray the chicken with oil, or brush if you do not have spray-able oil. Transfer to the oven & bake for 15-20 minutes. Flipping halfway. Meanwhile, make the Korean BBQ Sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the coconut aminos honey, Gochujang (Korean chili paste), rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly into more of a glaze. Remove from the heat.In a bowl, toss the chicken in the sauce, garnish with sesame seeds if preferred.
For The Dressing
Combine Dressing ingredients
For the Salad
Combine the Salad ingredients in a bowl, Top with the dress & popcorn chicken.
Notes
Swap the popcorn chicken for alternative proteins such as shredded chicken, sliced steak, or tofu!Recipe for popcorn chicken: adapted from Half Baked Harvest