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A rustic ceramic bowl filled with fluffy steamed white rice and topped with Gochujang Chicken, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions.
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The Ultimate Sticky & Spicy Gochujang Chicken

This Gochujang Chicken features pan-seared bites tossed in a thick, glossy, deep crimson-red sticky glaze. Served over fluffy steamed white rice and heavily garnished with scallions and sesame seeds for the perfect dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-American, Korean-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Gochujang Chicken Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch For coating
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) neutral cooking oil Vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 tbsp (45g) gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) honey Or granulated sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp (5g) fresh ginger Minced
  • 2 cups (400g) steamed white rice Cooked and hot
  • 2 whole scallions Thinly sliced, green parts
  • 1 tbsp (9g) toasted white sesame seeds

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Carbon Steel Wok Essential for achieving slightly charred edges on the chicken.
  • 1 Small mixing bowl For whisking the crimson glaze together.

Method
 

Preparing and Cooking
  1. Pat the bite-sized chicken chunks completely dry. Toss them in a bowl with cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth and deep crimson-red.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes undisturbed to develop slightly charred edges.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the gochujang sauce over the seared chicken. Toss continuously until the liquid turns into a thick, glossy, sticky glaze coating the chicken.
  5. Serve the glossy chicken over rustic bowls filled with fluffy steamed white rice. Garnish heavily with toasted white sesame seeds and thinly sliced fresh green scallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalProtein: 31gFat: 22gFiber: 3g

Notes

Tip 1: Make sure to thoroughly pat the chicken dry before coating in cornstarch to guarantee crispy, charred edges.
Tip 2: Do not let the honey and gochujang burn; keep the heat at medium-low while reducing the sticky glaze.
Keyword Gochujang Chicken,korean chicken bowl,sticky spicy chicken

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