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Savory Korean Gochujang Chicken Ready in Just 30 Minutes


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  • Author: ladidsaadia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A quick chicken dish with a sweet and spicy glaze made from gochujang, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and cut into even pieces.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan until hot but not smoking.
  3. Brown the chicken on both sides, then remove it from the pan.
  4. Mix gochujang, soy, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and vinegar in the pan.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer.
  6. Add the cornstarch slurry at the end and stir until sauce thickens.

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables. For less heat, use less gochujang.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg