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Quick Gochujang Chicken: Sweet, Spicy Weeknight Dinner

A pile of crispy, glazed gochujang chicken pieces topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions on a light plate.
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Make this flavorful Gochujang Chicken for a quick weeknight meal. It features tender chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey gochujang glaze, delivering authentic Korean flavor fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions
  • For serving: cooked rice, steamed vegetables

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels to help them brown better.
  2. Mix the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water or broth until smooth. This is your honey gochujang glaze.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Glaze the chicken: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared gochujang glaze over the cooked chicken. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats every piece of chicken evenly, creating a sticky glaze. Do not overheat the sauce once it thickens.
  5. Serve immediately: Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve your Gochujang Chicken over steamed rice with a side of fresh or steamed vegetables for a complete chicken and rice bowl.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, toss the raw chicken pieces lightly in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch before searing them in step 3.
  • If you prefer using chicken thighs, they stay juicier, but adjust cooking time slightly if pieces are very thick.
  • Adjust the amount of gochujang based on your preferred spice level; use less for mild heat.

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