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Nutrition per serving
Protein12% · 28g
Carbs58% · 133g
Fat30% · 30g
3g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by Purple Carrot. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
13th pctl
More protein than 13% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
3g /100cal
Leaner than 8% of meals
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ High-Protein✓ <600 Calories✓ Vegan
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Ingredients
jasmine rice
sesame oil
tomatillos, rinsed
gochujang, (divided)
chickpeas, drained
scallions, thinly sliced
lime, zested
bartlett pear, cut into matchsticks
shredded green cabbage, shredded
whole wheat flour tortillas
vegan cabbage kimchi
salt and pepper
vegetable oil
How to make it
1
Cook sesame rice: Add jasmine rice, u00bd cup water, and a pinch of salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until the grains are tender and water is absorbed, 14 to 16 minutes. Once rice is cooked, add sesame oil, stir, and set rice aside.
2
Make gochujang tomatillo sauce: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatillos and just half the gochujang. Cook tomatillos until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add u00bc cup of water and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the go
3
Roast chickpeas and scallions: Set the oven to broil. Add chickpeas, scallion, and just half the gochujang tomatillo sauce to a foil-lined baking sheet, and toss. Broil in the oven until chickpeas are brown in places, 5 to 6 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. rnrnrnTIPS: Place a cooling rack on top of
4
Pear Cabbage Slaw: Add agave, lime zest, lime juice, and salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Add pear and shredded cabbage and stir to combine.
5
Build: Place whole wheat flour tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the gochujang chickpeas, sesame rice, and kimchi between the tortillas. Roll burritos, tucking in the sides as you go.
6
Serve: Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat with 2 tsp vegetable oil. Add burritos seam side down, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut the spicy Korean burritos in half and serve with the remaining gochujang tomatillo sauce for dipping, and pear cabbage
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jasmine ricesesame oiltomatillos, rinsedgochujang, (divided)chickpeas, drainedscallions, thinly slicedlime, zestedbartlett pear, cut into matchsticksshredded green cabbage, shreddedwhole wheat flour tortillasvegan cabbage kimchisalt and peppervegetable oil
How to Cook
Step 1
Cook sesame rice: Add jasmine rice, ½ cup water, and a pinch of salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until the grains are tender and water is absorbed, 14 to 16 minutes. Once rice is cooked, add sesame oil, stir, and set rice aside.
Step 2
Make gochujang tomatillo sauce: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatillos and just half the gochujang. Cook tomatillos until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ¼ cup of water and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the go
Step 3
Roast chickpeas and scallions: Set the oven to broil. Add chickpeas, scallion, and just half the gochujang tomatillo sauce to a foil-lined baking sheet, and toss. Broil in the oven until chickpeas are brown in places, 5 to 6 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
TIPS: Place a cooling rack on top of
Step 4
Pear Cabbage Slaw: Add agave, lime zest, lime juice, and salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Add pear and shredded cabbage and stir to combine.
Step 5
Build: Place whole wheat flour tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the gochujang chickpeas, sesame rice, and kimchi between the tortillas. Roll burritos, tucking in the sides as you go.
Step 6
Serve: Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat with 2 tsp vegetable oil. Add burritos seam side down, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut the spicy Korean burritos in half and serve with the remaining gochujang tomatillo sauce for dipping, and pear cabbage
Among the Meal Kit dishes in Purple Carrot's lineup, Spicy Korean Fried Chicken is one of the more straightforward options to prepare.
The chicken is a domesticated form of the red junglefowl, originally native to Southeast Asia. It was first domesticated around 8,000 years ago and is one of the most common and widespread domesticated animals in the world. [1]
Purple Carrot delivers weekly meals across the US. For testing notes, delivery details, and how Purple Carrot compares to alternatives, read the Purple Carrot review on MealFan.
⏱️ Est. time: 40 min
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
🌱 Vegan
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
How to make it
Read through the recipe card and gather all ingredients before you start cooking.
Wash and prep all vegetables, chop, dice, or mince as directed on the included recipe card.
Cook proteins and main components following the step-by-step instructions included with your delivery.
Prepare any sauces, dressings, or garnishes per the recipe card.
Plate and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container.
Spicy Korean Fried Chicken is a Purple Carrot meal
Purple Carrot delivers weekly meals across the US.
Which meal service offers Spicy Korean Fried Chicken?
Spicy Korean Fried Chicken is offered by Purple Carrot. Read the full Purple Carrot review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Purple Carrot compares to competitors.
Is Spicy Korean Fried Chicken high-protein?
Spicy Korean Fried Chicken is tagged as High-Protein, <600 Calories, Vegan on the Purple Carrot menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Spicy Korean Fried Chicken take to prepare?
Spicy Korean Fried Chicken is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
