Sweet & Spicy Korean Gochujang Chicken (고추장치킨)
Perfectly juicy, spicy and sweet Korean Gochujang Chicken that only takes minutes to prepare. Ideal for a quick, easy and delicious meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoon oil for frying
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoon gochujang Korean red pepper paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add sugar and let it caramelize slightly.
- Stir in gochujang and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, black pepper, and water. Stir well.
- Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and coated in the glaze.
- Drizzle with sesame oil. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 357mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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