Description
Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a sensational dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors in a sticky glaze that will tantalize your taste buds. This crowd-pleaser features tender chicken breasts coated in a luscious sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or lively gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually striking, this dish promises to impress your guests and leave them asking for the secret recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and cut into uniform pieces.
- In a bowl, mix honey, gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Marinate chicken in half of the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour remaining sauce over chicken; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), about 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve over rice or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 227g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg