Description
Make a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner with this sticky, sweet, and spicy Gochujang Chicken recipe. It uses simple ingredients for a Korean-inspired glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Optional: Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic to create the sauce. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Pour the prepared Gochujang sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir constantly for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet. Stir quickly until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and coats the chicken well, about 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve this chicken over steamed white or brown rice.
- Add steamed broccoli or quick-sautéed bok choy on the side for a complete meal.
- If you prefer a milder heat, reduce the Gochujang to 2 tablespoons and add 1 teaspoon of ketchup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Sauté
- Cuisine: Korean Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110