Description
Experience the tantalizing flavors of Korea with this Gochujang Chicken, featuring a spicy-sweet marinade that transforms simple chicken into a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- ¼ cup Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken, coating each piece fully in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the skillet: When ready to cook, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Rest and garnish: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest briefly. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
- Serve hot: Enjoy alongside fluffy rice or roasted veggies.
Notes
For deep flavor, marinate the chicken the night before. For a different cooking method, use an air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 18-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Gochujang Chicken, Korean Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner Recipes