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Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A plate piled high with sticky, glazed gochujang chicken pieces sprinkled with sesame seeds.
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Make this flavorful Gochujang Chicken for a satisfying weeknight meal. The sauce balances sweet honey with spicy gochujang for a sticky glaze that coats tender chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Optional for serving: Cooked rice, sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well to create the homemade gochujang sauce.
  2. Add the cut chicken pieces to the bowl with the sauce. Toss everything together until the chicken is fully coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. The sauce will thicken and become sticky as it cooks.
  6. If you have leftover sauce, pour it over the chicken during the last minute of cooking and stir to coat everything in the glossy glaze.
  7. Remove the sticky chicken from the heat. Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a complete Korean-inspired dinner.

Notes

  • For an air fryer gochujang chicken variation, cook the coated chicken at 380°F (195°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • If you prefer a milder heat, reduce the amount of gochujang by one tablespoon and add one teaspoon of brown sugar to maintain sweetness.
  • This bold flavor chicken pairs well with simple steamed vegetables or a crisp Asian slaw.

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