Description
Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a sweet, spicy, and crispy dish with Korean-inspired flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then add to the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang for more or less heat.
- For extra crispiness, coat the chicken in cornstarch before frying.
- Serve with steamed rice or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: honey gochujang chicken, spicy chicken, Korean chicken, sticky chicken, easy dinner recipe