Quick & Easy Gochujang Chicken

Quick & Easy Gochujang Chicken

Crispy chicken coated in a spicy, sweet, smoky sauce packed with gochujang flavor! This easy Korean-inspired gochujang chicken recipe is ready in just 30 minutes in one pan with simple ingredients. A better-than-takeout main perfect for busy weeknights or meal preparation.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Korean

Servings

Calories per serving 327 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
½ small onion diced
⅓ cup cornstarch or potato starch
¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
1 green onion finely chopped
½ teaspoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Sauce

2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoon white granulated sugar or cane sugar / honey
2 tablespoon Gochujang
2 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
2 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch / tapioca starch
1 cup water cold or room temperature

Instructions

Dice chicken thighs into 1.5-inch pieces, transfer to a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients as listed above. Mix well and set aside.
Add the cornstarch to the bowl of diced chicken and toss until evenly coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium-high heat until it appears shimmery. Fry coated chicken in small batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack or paper-towel lined plate to remove excess oil.
Then cook onions until translucent, about 30-45 seconds. Pour in the sauce and simmer until thickened.
Reduce to medium heat, add the fried chicken, and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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