Description
Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors that will elevate your dinner game. This dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky, caramelized glaze that offers a delightful crunch from toasted sesame seeds and a fresh finish from sliced green onions. Perfect for any occasion—be it a weeknight dinner or a special gathering—this recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and enticing aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp gochujang paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix gochujang paste, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Toss chicken pieces in the sauce until well-coated; marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best flavor).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add marinated chicken. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg