Easy Gochujang Chicken (30 Minutes)
Crispy, juicy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet and spicy gochujang sauce with onions. This easy gochujang chicken recipe is ready in just 30 minutes using one pan. I shallow-fry the cornstarch-coated chicken and let the crust set before flipping so the coating stays crispy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- ½ small onion diced into 1-inch pieces
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind
Gochujang Sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon Gochujang mild kind
- 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted kind
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup water cold
Instructions
- Combine all the gochujang sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
- Dice the chicken thighs into even 1.5-inch pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Do not pat the chicken dry, as the surface moisture helps the cornstarch stick.
- Add the cornstarch to the chicken and toss until every piece is evenly coated. If any spots remain uncoated, add 1-2 tablespoons more cornstarch as needed.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry the chicken in a single layer, working in small batches, for about 5-7 minutes. Leave the chicken undisturbed until the bottom is golden and the crust has set before flipping. Cook until both sides are golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a wire rack to keep it crispy, allowing the oil to reheat between batches.
- Remove most of the frying oil, leaving 1 teaspoon in the pan. Sauté the onions for about 30-45 seconds. Whisk the sauce again, pour it into the pan, and simmer until thick and glossy, about 30-60 seconds.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the fried chicken, and toss until evenly coated in the sauce. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 489mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg