Description
Spicy Fire Chicken from South Korea brings serious heat right to your dinner table. Crispy chicken pieces drenched in a fiery sauce will make your taste buds dance with excitement while delivering intense flavor that keeps friends begging for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Toppings:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 green onion
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon gochugaru, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Whisk until the marinade becomes smooth and glossy.
- Pour the marinade over 1.5 pounds bite-sized chicken thighs, massaging each piece to ensure complete coverage. Allow the chicken to absorb flavors at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a large skillet to 375°F. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and spread chicken pieces evenly across the surface.
- Cook chicken for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides. Your pieces should develop a caramelized exterior.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into the skillet, creating a light sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to concentrate flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese across the chicken. Cover the skillet and melt cheese for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with 1 chopped green onion and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds. Serve immediately while cheese remains melted.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for maximum flavor and tenderness, which hold up better to high heat than chicken breasts.
- Control spice levels by adjusting the amount of gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) to match your personal heat tolerance.
- Ensure your skillet or pan is very hot before adding chicken to get those delicious crispy edges and proper caramelization.
- When melting cheese on top, use a broiler for 2-3 minutes to get a perfectly golden and bubbling cheese layer without overcooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg