Melty Gochujang Fire Chicken
Spicy gochujang-glazed chicken thighs finished with melted mozzarella—crispy edges, gooey cheese, pure heat. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Place chicken skin-side down in the pan. Sear 6 minutes without moving until edges brown.
- 4
Flip chicken. Mix gochujang, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl, then brush generously over the meat.
- 5
Cook 5 minutes, then scatter mozzarella evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook until cheese melts, ~3 minutes.
- 6
Slide onto a plate. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- small bowl
- spoon for mixing
- spatula
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