Description
This Korean-style spicy chicken is bold, flavorful, and coated in a deliciously sticky, spicy-sweet sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this dish pairs well with rice, noodles, or fresh veggies. Why You’ll Love This Recipe: Ready in just 30 minutes Perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors Great for meal prep and easy to customize Works with chicken breast, thighs, or even wings
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for crispier texture, optional)
- For the Spicy Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, optional for extra heat)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water, to thicken)
- Toppings (Optional):
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Extra gochugaru for heat
Instructions
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- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochugaru, water, and cornstarch mixture. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add the sauce: Pour the sauce into the pan and stir well to coat the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the chicken.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
- Timing:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean, Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Dairy-Free
- Keywords: Korean Spicy Chicken, Gochujang Chicken, Easy Chicken Stir-Fry
- Tips &
Notes
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- For extra crispy chicken, coat the chicken lightly in cornstarch before cooking.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less gochujang and gochugaru.
- For a grilled version, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes and cook on a grill or grill pan.
- Substitutions: Swap chicken for tofu, shrimp, or beef for variety.
- Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with steamed rice, kimchi, stir-fried vegetables, or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a lighter option.
- Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~320
- Protein: ~28g
- Carbohydrates: ~14g
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg
- Sodium: ~650mg
- Fiber: ~1g
- Sugar: ~6g
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: ~6g
- Sodium: ~650mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Carbohydrates: ~14g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~28g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg