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If you love sweet-spicy Korean flavours and crispy coated chicken, this one’s about to become your weeknight obsession.
These Crispy Korean Chicken Rice Bowls hit the perfect balance — crunchy golden chicken pieces tossed in a glossy gochujang glaze and served over hot, fluffy rice.
They taste like your favourite Korean takeaway but pack a healthy twist: 47 g of protein per serving, lower fat thanks to air-frying, and minimal prep time. Perfect for busy nights or weekend fakeaways that still hit your goals.
Why you'll love this recipe
Ultra-crispy chicken without deep-frying all done in the air fryer
47 g protein per serving for a filling, balanced meal
20-minute total cook time perfect for midweek dinners
Great for meal prep reheat easily without losing the crunch
Feels like a takeaway treat, but fits your macros
This Crispy Korean Chicken Rice Bowl is everything you want in a midweek meal — crunchy, saucy, and packed with high-protein goodness. Whether you’re batch-cooking for the week or tucking in straight from the air fryer, it’s guaranteed to satisfy those take-away cravings without the calories.
Recipe Info
10 minutes
12 minutes
2
Air Fryer | High Protein | Asian-Inspired Dinner
Asian-Inspired
Crispy Korean Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 medium chicken breasts (approx. 300–350 g)
30 g plain flour
1 egg, whisked
40 g cornflakes, crushed
Salt & pepper
For the Marinade / Sauce:
1 tbsp gochujang sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sugar
To Serve + Garnish:
150 g cooked white rice (per person)
1–2 spring onions, chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Prep the chicken.
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.Coat for crispiness.
Dip each piece first in flour, then in whisked egg, and finally into crushed cornflakes to coat evenly.Air-fry to perfection.
Place in your air fryer basket and cook at 200 °C for 12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.Make the sauce.
While the chicken cooks, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sugar in a small pan. Simmer for 5 minutes until a glossy, sticky glaze forms.Combine.
Toss the cooked chicken through the warm sauce until evenly coated and shiny.Serve.
Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the sticky Korean chicken, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions. Enjoy immediately.
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CALORIES
525
PROTEIN
47g
This Crispy Korean Chicken Rice Bowl is everything you want in a midweek meal — crunchy, saucy, and packed with high-protein goodness. Whether you’re batch-cooking for the week or tucking in straight from the air fryer, it’s guaranteed to satisfy those take-away cravings without the calories. Save this Crispy Korean Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe and come back to it whenever you need a fast, flavour-packed dinner that always delivers.
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SWAPS + UPGRADES
Make it lighter: Use egg-white only and spray oil for coating to cut fat.
Extra crunch: Add crushed rice crackers or panko crumbs instead of cornflakes.
Vegetarian version: Swap chicken for tofu or cauliflower florets.
Carb swap: Pair with jasmine rice, brown rice, or even noodles.
Meal prep tip: Store chicken and sauce separately to keep the coating crisp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bake the chicken instead of air-frying?
Yes bake at 200 °C for 18–20 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
What is gochujang?
It’s a Korean chilli paste that’s sweet, spicy, and savoury — key to authentic Korean flavour.
Is this recipe spicy?
Mild-medium. Reduce gochujang or add extra honey for a gentler flavour.
Can I meal prep these bowls?
Definitely. Store chicken and rice separately and toss in sauce just before serving.
What can I serve this with?
Great with rice, noodles, or shredded lettuce for a lighter lunch bowl.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Use gluten-free soy sauce and cornflakes — everything else is naturally gluten-free.
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