Description
Sizzling Korean chicken dances with fiery gochujang and tangy marinade, promising a flavor explosion of Seoul’s street-food magic. Quick weeknight dinners never looked so bold, offering you a simple path to culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (700 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Garnish and Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin the sauce if needed)
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
- Thinly sliced red chili (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in a fragrant blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor depth.
- Allow the chicken to absorb marinade for 15 minutes to 2 hours, developing rich taste profiles.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water.
- Warm a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high heat, adding a touch of oil to prevent sticking.
- Introduce marinated chicken to the heated surface, allowing it to caramelize and cook thoroughly for 5-7 minutes, stirring intermittently.
- Carefully drench the perfectly cooked chicken with prepared sauce, ensuring each piece gets an even, glossy coating.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching the sauce transform into a luxurious, clingy glaze.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor complexity by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds, finely chopped green onions, and optional chili slices.
- Present the spicy Korean chicken atop steamed rice, delicate noodles, or crisp lettuce wraps for a versatile meal experience.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for intensified flavor, up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for maximum taste absorption.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing gochujang amount, catering to personal heat tolerance.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious dish.
- Replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan alternative that maintains the recipe’s sweet-spicy balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg