Easy & Quick Korean Spicy Chicken

Korean Spicy Chicken. Tender chicken cooked in a delicious, spicy, smoky and sweet sauce. A fantastic main dish ready in 30 minutes with minimal ingredients.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Korean

Servings

Calories per serving 173 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs sliced thinly
¼ cup water
1 shallot or onion, chopped
1 teaspoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
1 green onion finely chopped
½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Marinade:

1 tablespoon gochujang
4 teaspoon gochugaru
4 teaspoon garlic minced
2 teaspoon mirin
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon regular soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white granulated sugar

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together marinade ingredients until smooth.
Then add sliced chicken into the bowl and mix. Set aside as you prepare the other ingredients.
In a large pan on medium heat, fry onions or shallots in vegetable oil until soft.
Then add marinated chicken with sauce. Fry the chicken on each side for about 2 minutes.
Add water and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes (uncovered) until chicken is cooked and sauce has thickened.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice and veggies!

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