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Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken

Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken That'll Spice Up Dinner

Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a sweet and spicy dish perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Provides juiciness and flavor.
For the Marinade
  • 3 tbl Gochujang Spicy heat and fermented umami.
  • 2 tbl Honey Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 2 tbl Soy Sauce Low-sodium for a healthier twist.
  • 1 tbl Rice Vinegar Tangy brightness.
  • 1 tbl Sesame Oil Toasted for stronger flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Freshly minced for flavor impact.
  • 1 tbl Ginger (grated) Fresh ginger is recommended.
  • 2 tbl Vegetable Oil For cooking.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbl Sesame Seeds Optional but highly recommended.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
  3. Toss chicken pieces in the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
  5. Add marinated chicken to the skillet and sear for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  6. Transfer cooked chicken to a serving dish, allowing sauce to drizzle over.
  7. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken for garnish.
  8. Serve over a bed of steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for optimal flavor and ensure not to overcrowd the skillet while cooking.

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