Description
Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines the bold, spicy flavors of Korean gochujang with the sweetness of honey, creating a tantalizing glaze that clings to tender chicken thighs. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
- Add chicken to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 100mg