Korean Corn Cheese Chicken on Crispy Rice
Today, we’re making corn cheese chicken, a dish that showcases Korea’s beloved corn cheese in a whole new way. This recipe brings together crispy Nurungji (scorched rice), soft and savory corn and cheese, and lightly seasoned roasted chicken cooked in the oven or air fryer.The combination of crunchy rice, melted corn and cheese, and tender chicken is simply delicious. It's a perfect example of how comforting and satisfying Korean chicken dishes can be!
Equipment
- 1 air fryer or oven
- 1 frying pan with lid
- 1 kitchen scissors
- 1 kitchen paper towels
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 whole chicken (remove wing tips and tail)
- 4 pinches salt
- 10 grinds black pepper
- 0.5 tbsp garlic powder (optional)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
For the Corn Cheese
- 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 150 g canned corn
- 5 tbsp mayonnaise
For the Nurungji (crispy rice crust)
- 1 bowl cooked rice
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
For the Sweet & Spicy Chicken Yangnyeom Sauce
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 4 tbsp corn syrup (or honey)
- 0.7 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 0.5 tbsp strawberry jam (the secret of the sauce)
- 7 tbsp water
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
- Pat the inside dry using paper towels (don’t wash with water to prevent spreading bacteria).
- Trim off the wing tips and tail. Cut the chicken in half.
Season
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly, then add garlic powder if using.
- Brush or rub the chicken with olive oil thoroughly.
- Cook in Air Fryer or Oven
- Air fry at 200~220°C (390°C~425°F) for 50 minutes.
- Flip halfway to ensure it cooks evenly inside.
Make the Nurungji Base
- In a pan, add 2 tbsp of oil. Spread the rice thinly and evenly.
Add Corn Cheese
- In a bowl, mix cheese, corn, and mayonnaise. Place the corn cheese mixture on top of the rice.
Add Chicken
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, place it over the corn cheese.
Finish in Pan
- Cover with a lid and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- The cheese should melt, and the rice should become crispy on the bottom.
Make the Yangnyeom Sauce
- Add all sauce ingredients to a saucepan.
- Heat until it just begins to bubble, then remove from heat.
Corn Cheese Chicken with Nurungji 콘치즈 누룽지 통닭
- Jal meokgetseumnida! 잘 먹겠습니다!
- Wrap the chicken with melted corn cheese!
- Dip into the sweet and spicy sauce. It’s so delicious.
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