Description
Bold, sticky, and full of umami heat, this Spicy Korean Gochujang Chicken is perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 4 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat. Place the chicken in a large bowl or zip-top bag.
- Whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or brown sugar), minced garlic, minced ginger, and rice vinegar until smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat each piece well.
- Preheat a grill or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates or skillet. Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until slightly charred and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing against the grain. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Marinate for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor. Serve over rice or in wraps.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg