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Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken: Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Make this bold, sweet, and spicy Gochujang Chicken for a flavorful dinner that cooks quickly. This recipe uses a simple glaze perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 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 brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds and 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 small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. This is your sticky glaze.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides and nearly cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Pour the prepared gochujang sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat all the pieces evenly.
  5. Add the water or chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce bubble gently. Cook, stirring often, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens into a glossy, sticky glaze that coats the chicken well.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sesame oil.
  8. Serve the sticky gochujang chicken immediately over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • For crispier chicken, you can bake the chicken pieces at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes before tossing them in the thickened sauce.
  • If you prefer using chicken wings or drumsticks, bake them first until cooked, then toss them in the finished glaze.
  • You can easily turn this into flavorful chicken bowls by serving it over rice with shredded carrots and cucumber slices.

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