Korean pajeon batter gets its signature chew from ice-cold water creating gluten strands that stretch like mozzarella when cooked.
Crispy Korean-Inspired Chicken Pancake
Get ready to indulge in these irresistible Korean-inspired chicken pancakes! With a perfect crunch on the outside and tender chicken inside, each bite is a flavor explosion, especially when drizzled with a deliciously tangy sweet-spicy glaze. Easy to whip up and bursting with savory goodness, these pancakes are sure to become a favorite at your dinner table!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or finely grated
- ½ tsp ginger (fresh grated or powder) (2.5 ml)
- 3 scallions, finely sliced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 350–400 g chicken thighs, finely chopped (not minced) (0.77 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tbsp plain flour or rice flour (extra crisp) (15 ml)rice flour
- ½ tsp sesame oil (2.5 ml)
- Optional: pinch of sugar (very small, just to balance)optional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 small grated garlic clove (2.5 ml)1 small grated garlic clove
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 2 tbsp cornflour (30 ml)
- 1 small red chilli, finely chopped (adjust heat)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix everything well until it becomes a thick, spoonable batter. It should hold together, not runny.
- 2
Heat a pan with neutral oil. Spread the mixture into a thin pancake (or mini pancakes). Cook on medium heat until deeply golden and crispy on both sides.
- 3
For the sauce, add everything to a small pan. Simmer on low for 2–3 minutes until slightly thick and glossy. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your oil to 325-350°F before adding batter - this temperature creates immediate sizzling that forms a crispy crust while preventing oil absorption that makes pancakes greasy.technique325-350°F
- ✓Press the pancake down gently with a spatula for the first 30-45 seconds to ensure even contact with the hot surface, maximizing the Maillard reaction for golden color.timing30-45 seconds
- ✓Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes after mixing so flour proteins hydrate fully, creating better binding and preventing the pancake from falling apart when flipped.technique10-15 minutes
- ✓Cook the first side for 3-4 minutes without moving it - premature flipping breaks the developing crust and releases steam that makes the pancake soggy.timing3-4 minutes
- ✓Keep sauce at a gentle simmer (185-195°F) rather than a rolling boil to prevent breaking the emulsion and maintain glossy texture from starch thickening.technique185-195°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Korean pajeon batter gets its signature chew from ice-cold water creating gluten strands that stretch like mozzarella when cooked.
Crispy Korean-Inspired Chicken Pancake
Get ready to indulge in these irresistible Korean-inspired chicken pancakes! With a perfect crunch on the outside and tender chicken inside, each bite is a flavor explosion, especially when drizzled with a deliciously tangy sweet-spicy glaze. Easy to whip up and bursting with savory goodness, these pancakes are sure to become a favorite at your dinner table!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or finely grated
- ½ tsp ginger (fresh grated or powder) (2.5 ml)
- 3 scallions, finely sliced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 350–400 g chicken thighs, finely chopped (not minced) (0.77 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tbsp plain flour or rice flour (extra crisp) (15 ml)rice flour
- ½ tsp sesame oil (2.5 ml)
- Optional: pinch of sugar (very small, just to balance)optional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 small grated garlic clove (2.5 ml)1 small grated garlic clove
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 2 tbsp cornflour (30 ml)
- 1 small red chilli, finely chopped (adjust heat)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix everything well until it becomes a thick, spoonable batter. It should hold together, not runny.
- 2
Heat a pan with neutral oil. Spread the mixture into a thin pancake (or mini pancakes). Cook on medium heat until deeply golden and crispy on both sides.
- 3
For the sauce, add everything to a small pan. Simmer on low for 2–3 minutes until slightly thick and glossy. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your oil to 325-350°F before adding batter - this temperature creates immediate sizzling that forms a crispy crust while preventing oil absorption that makes pancakes greasy.technique325-350°F
- ✓Press the pancake down gently with a spatula for the first 30-45 seconds to ensure even contact with the hot surface, maximizing the Maillard reaction for golden color.timing30-45 seconds
- ✓Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes after mixing so flour proteins hydrate fully, creating better binding and preventing the pancake from falling apart when flipped.technique10-15 minutes
- ✓Cook the first side for 3-4 minutes without moving it - premature flipping breaks the developing crust and releases steam that makes the pancake soggy.timing3-4 minutes
- ✓Keep sauce at a gentle simmer (185-195°F) rather than a rolling boil to prevent breaking the emulsion and maintain glossy texture from starch thickening.technique185-195°F