Description
An incredible ultimate recipe for spicy gochujang chicken that offers a thrilling journey for your taste buds. This dish combines the bold, fermented flavors of gochujang with tender chicken for a satisfying meal packed with spice and richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, adding them to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for about 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan. Stir-fry for about 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Add Extra Sauce: If desired, add a bit of extra gochujang mixed with a splash of water to the pan and stir well, cooking for an additional minute.
- Garnish: Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the chicken for a fresh finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles, allowing the delicious sauce to soak in.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of gochujang.
- For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken longer, up to an hour or overnight.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas to the stir-fry for added nutrition.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs, but monitor cooking time closely as they cook faster.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg