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Sticky Korean Gochujang Chicken

Sticky Korean Gochujang Chicken That Will Wow Your Family

Enjoy a delightful balance of sweet and spicy with Sticky Korean Gochujang Chicken, a family-friendly dish that transforms weeknight dinners!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy, keeps moisture
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch For crispy exterior
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil (Canola or Avocado) High smoke point oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) Provides heat and color
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low sodium if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Brown Sugar Balances spiciness
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Brightens flavors
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (Grated)
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Adds nutty flavor
  • 1/4 cup Water Thins the sauce
For Serving
  • 4 cups Fluffy White Steamed Rice To soak up sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted White Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 1/4 cup Green Scallions (Freshly Sliced) For garnish

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Toss with salt, pepper, and cornstarch in a large bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, and water in a medium bowl until smooth.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and pour the sauce over the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  5. Serve sticky chicken over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This dish can easily be made gluten-free with certain ingredient substitutions. Enjoy with refreshing sides for a balanced meal.

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