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Sweet and Sticky Gochujang Chicken: Quick Weeknight Dinner

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Make this Sweet and Sticky Gochujang Chicken for a fast, flavorful weeknight meal. This recipe balances sweet and spicy notes using gochujang to create a glossy glaze over tender chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 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 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
  • Optional garnish: Sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by cutting it into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to help it brown better.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. This is your sticky gochujang sauce base.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Pour the prepared gochujang sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir constantly to coat the chicken evenly.
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Stir the cornstarch slurry one more time and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 minute.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sesame oil.
  7. Serve the Sweet and Sticky Gochujang Chicken immediately over rice or alongside vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, lightly dust the raw chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch before searing them in the oil.
  • If you prefer a milder heat, reduce the amount of gochujang by one tablespoon and add one teaspoon of brown sugar to the sauce.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed white rice and simple steamed broccoli or quick-pickled cucumbers.

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