Description
A quick and easy 5-ingredient meal featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a spicy, sweet, and savory gochujang sauce, served over rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners with bold Korean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 4 cups cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or short grain)
- Optional: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, steamed or sautéed veggies like broccoli or carrots
Instructions
- Mince garlic and slice chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Measure out gochujang, soy sauce, and honey. Prepare optional garnishes if using.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of vegetable or canola oil. Add chicken pieces in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook 3-4 minutes until edges are golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Lower heat to medium. Push chicken to one side of the pan. Add minced garlic to the empty side and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
- Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and honey. Mix well to coat the chicken. Let the sauce thicken slightly as it heats.
- Stir everything together and let simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and thicken sauce. Add a tablespoon of water if sauce is too thick.
- Spoon cooked rice into bowls and top with the spicy gochujang chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Optionally drizzle with toasted sesame oil.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Use chicken thighs for juiciness and flavor. Adjust gochujang amount to control spice level. Leftover rice works best to avoid mushiness. Add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color. Toasted sesame oil or rice vinegar can be added for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 360
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 28
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