Description
Korean Sweet Spicy Chicken is a tantalizing dish that masterfully balances sweet and spicy flavors, making it a standout in Korean cuisine. This quick and easy recipe features succulent boneless chicken thighs slathered in a glossy gochujang-based sauce, delivering warmth and comfort with every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen will draw everyone to the table. Serve this dish over fluffy jasmine rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a complete meal that promises to impress. Dive into the magic of Korean flavors with this irresistible recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- Brown sugar
- Garlic cloves
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping garlic and cutting chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil, then add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour remaining marinade over the chicken, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve garnished with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg