Description
Spicy Korean chicken delight brings explosive flavor straight from Seoul’s street food scene, guaranteed to set your taste buds on fire. Crispy chicken smothered in seriously hot sauce delivers a knockout punch that’ll make your dinner seriously memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken thighs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 green onion
Instructions
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in a medium bowl until your marinade becomes smooth and well-blended.
- Slice 1 lb chicken thighs into uniform bite-sized pieces that will cook evenly.
- Pour the marinade over chicken pieces, ensuring each morsel gets completely coated with the spicy mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate the meat deeply.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, warming for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers.
- Transfer marinated chicken pieces into the hot skillet, spreading them in a single layer to encourage proper browning.
- Cook chicken for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure each side develops a rich, caramelized exterior and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a serving plate and sprinkle 1 finely chopped green onion across the top for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer deepens the spicy, complex flavors and helps tenderize the meat.
- For a less fiery version, reduce the amount of gochujang or swap it with a milder chili paste.
- Serve over steamed rice to balance the intense heat and soak up the delicious sauce.
- When cooking, use a cast-iron skillet for the best caramelization and authentic crispy edges on your chicken.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg