Description
Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a Korean-inspired dish featuring a perfectly balanced sweet, spicy, and savory glaze made with gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. This easy, 5-ingredient recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Make the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir until well blended.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes; longer for enhanced flavor.
- Heat the Pan: In a nonstick skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat.
- Cook Chicken: Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken pieces. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden and cooked through.
- Add Remaining Marinade: Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken.
- Garnish: Once cooked, remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Marinate longer for even more flavor, consider marinating the chicken for a couple of hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing gochujang or mixing it with plain chili paste for a milder dish.
- Use fresh chicken and high-quality honey for the best taste.
- Allow the marinade to bubble and thicken in the pan before serving for a stickier glaze.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Add seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during cooking for added nutrition.
- If gochujang is unavailable, mix equal parts sriracha and miso paste as a spicy alternative.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked chicken in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: N/A