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Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken: Quick Weeknight Korean Dinner

Close-up of sticky, glazed gochujang chicken pieces topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
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Make this Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken for a fast, flavorful weeknight meal. This recipe balances sweet honey with spicy gochujang for a sticky, savory glaze you will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
  • 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Garnish: Sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels to help them brown better.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. This creates your best gochujang sauce.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Glaze the chicken: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats every piece of chicken in a sticky, glossy glaze. Do not overheat the sauce, or the honey may burn.
  5. Serve immediately: Remove the pan from the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve this savory sweet chicken over steamed rice for easy Korean chicken bowls or alongside your favorite vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra crispy Korean chicken texture, you can lightly dredge the chicken pieces in cornstarch before searing them in step 3.
  • If you prefer using chicken thighs, the cooking time might increase slightly to ensure they are tender.
  • This recipe is fantastic for meal prep; the flavors deepen overnight. Find more family friendly Korean food ideas on our Pinterest account.

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