Crispy Korean Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Glaze
Chicken thighs roasted until golden and crispy, then glazed with a sticky gochujang-butter sauce. Finish with green onions and sesame seeds for that viral TikTok shine.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces (about 3 lb) chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tbsp mirin or honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Arrange chicken skin-side up on a sheet pan. Roast at 425°F for 18-20 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
- 3
While chicken cooks, mix gochujang, mirin, soy sauce, and garlic in a small bowl until smooth.
- 4
Remove chicken from oven. Brush glaze all over each thigh, then dot with butter pieces.
- 5
Return to oven for 3-4 minutes until glaze caramelizes and edges look sticky and glossy.
- 6
Transfer to a serving platter. Scatter green onions and sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- small mixing bowl
- oven (preheated to 425°F)
- pastry brush or spoon
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