Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring spicy Korean-style chicken thighs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until fully cooked and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang and red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- Serve with steamed rice and kimchi for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: spicy, Korean, chicken, thighs, easy dinner