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Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Gochujang Chicken Thighs (Sweet and Spicy)

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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Juicy gochujang chicken thighs coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce with lots of garlic. Big Korean flavors with very little effort.
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ medium onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying
  • 2 chili peppers sliced
  • Water as needed
For the marinade:
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1½ tablespoons mirin
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all the marinade ingredients, including the green onion whites. Toss the chicken until well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add the chicken. Spread into an even layer and cook for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F. Reduce the heat as needed to prevent the sauce from burning.
  4. Add the marinade and sliced chili. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until the sauce coats the chicken. If the sauce is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate and varies with the chicken and sauce brands used. Includes all the marinade and both oils; rice and other sides are not included.

Nutrition

Serving1 servingCalories315 kcalCarbohydrates18 gProtein24 gFat1 gSaturated Fat3 gPolyunsaturated Fat4 gMonounsaturated Fat7 gCholesterol105 mgSodium700 mgPotassium370 mgFiber1 gSugar10 gVitamin A120 IUVitamin C20 mgCalcium30 mgIron1.3 mg