Gochujang Glazed Chicken
Tender chicken thighs coated in a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze, ready in 25 minutes. Serve over rice with sesame seeds and scallions for a weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 whole scallions, sliced thin
Instructions
- 1
Whisk gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet in a single layer.
- 4
Cook without moving for 5 minutes until the bottom is golden, then flip and cook another 4 minutes.
- 5
Pour the gochujang glaze over the chicken and toss to coat evenly, cooking for 2 minutes until glossy.
- 6
Remove from heat, sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds on top, and serve immediately over rice.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- tongs
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