Honey Gochujang Glazed Chicken
This Honey Gochujang Glazed Chicken brings the vibrant, spicy, and sweet flavors of Korea straight to your kitchen. Perfectly balanced with savory notes, this dish is quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying, ideal for a weeknight meal or a flavorful weekend feast.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 0.5 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp green onion sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. This is your Honey Gochujang Glaze.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and mostly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the Honey Gochujang Glaze over the chicken. Stir well to coat all the chicken pieces.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and beautifully coats the chicken. Be careful not to burn the glaze.
- Remove from heat. Garnish generously with sliced green onion, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts. Serve immediately with steamed rice, kimchi, or a refreshing cucumber salad.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes after glazing. This glaze also works wonderfully with tofu, shrimp, or pork. Serve with steamed rice, a side of kimchi, or a refreshing cucumber salad to balance the flavors.