Description
A vibrant dish featuring tender chicken pieces in a glossy, spicy-sweet sauce made with gochujang, perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 scallions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Leave breasts whole or slice into strips.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix gochujang, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Marinate: Toss chicken with sauce and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken and all the extra sauce. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Final Touch: Remove from heat, sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Enjoy with rice, lettuce wraps, or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken longer if time permits. Adjust spice levels by using less gochujang if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean Fire Chicken, spicy chicken, Korean cuisine, gochujang, comfort food