Delicious Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken
Delicious Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a sweet, spicy, and savory treat with a glossy glaze. This simple recipe delivers a bold spicy Asian chicken perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs 680 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 3 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 green onions thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
Marinate Chicken
- I season 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a bowl, I whisk 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp sesame oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp grated ginger, reserving 2 tbsp sauce for this simple recipe.
Cook Chicken
- I heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden, then reduce heat, add sauce (except reserved), and simmer 5–7 minutes, turning to coat, for this gochujang-glazed chicken.
Glaze and Serve
- I brush chicken with reserved sauce, sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 2 green onions, and serve hot for this Delicious Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juiciness, but breasts work too with reduced cook time.
- Adjust gochujang amount to your preferred spice level.
- Add a splash of water if glaze thickens too much while cooking.
- Rest chicken a few minutes before slicing for best results.
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