Description
Indulge in the sweet and spicy allure of Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken. This dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a luscious, sticky sauce that harmonizes the heat of gochujang with the sweetness of honey. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup gochujang sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, mix gochujang, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Coat chicken pieces in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on both sides (about 7-10 minutes).
- Pour remaining marinade over chicken in the last few minutes of cooking until thickened.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve warm with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg