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Popcorn Chicken Two Ways with Homemade Pickles

Popcorn Chicken Two Ways with Homemade Pickles

This fried chicken recipe is heavily inspired by KFC: Korean Fried Chicken! It’s super crisp and crunchy from the cornstarch dredge, and the sauces are absolutely packed with flavor. (Fun fact: the lack of gluten in the cornstarch makes for an incredibly crispy bite, but know that it doesn’t turn golden brown like all purpose flour, so you don’t want to use color as an indicator when you’re frying these up!) The chicken is juicy and perfect by itself, but I had to do not one, but two finger licking sauces! One is a classic honey mustard with both Dijon and whole grain, honey, of course, and lots of fresh garlic for extra zing. The other is, again, heavily inspired by Korean flavors, with the addition of gochujang to the classic American hot sauce and butter combo. The only thing you need to make this the perfect snack or meal is something bright and acidic, and that’s exactly what the homemade pickles are for! If you’ve never made pickles at home, you’re missing out on an incredibly easy treat. These come together in just a few minutes, keep in the fridge for up to 2 months, and most importantly, are the perfect bite between mouthfuls of this juicy fried chicken!