Spicy Korean Chicken
Satisfy your cravings for bold, fiery flavors with this irresistible Spicy Korean Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of juicy chicken thighs coated in a glossy, flavor-packed sauce made with gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and toasted sesame oil, this dish is a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. Freshly minced garlic and grated ginger elevate the marinade, while a garnish of sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds adds a crunch and pop of freshness. Perfectly suited as an easy weeknight meal, it’s ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite Korean side dishes. Bring a taste of Korea into your kitchen with this simple yet mouthwatering recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar until smooth.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces and sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until they are lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.
Cook the chicken for an additional 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the chicken to a serving dish.
Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 545 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 2696 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | ||
| Protein | 138.6 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1563 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
