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Weeknight • Chicken

Honey Garlic Gochujang Chicken

Sticky, sweet, and savory chicken thighs with a kick, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Honey Garlic Gochujang Chicken

Forget takeout, this Honey Garlic Gochujang Chicken is about to be your new go-to for an incredibly flavorful and satisfying meal that’s a breeze to make! The sweet and spicy sauce coats perfectly tender chicken thighs, guaranteeing happy taste buds all around.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Garnish (Optional)

  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the prepared sauce into the hot skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, add a tablespoon of water.

  5. Step 5

    Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet, tossing to generously coat them in the sticky sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to ensure the chicken is heated through and well coated.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Pairs wonderfully with rice and steamed vegetables.

Tips

  • Adjust the amount of gochujang to your preferred spice level — more for extra heat, less for a milder flavor.
  • This chicken is also fantastic shredded and used in sandwiches or as a topping for grain bowls.
  • Make sure to fully cook the chicken before adding it back to the sauce.

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