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Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken

A close-up of crispy chicken pieces heavily coated in a glossy, bright red gochujang sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
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Make this quick and flavorful sticky honey gochujang chicken. You can pan-sear it for a fast weeknight meal or bake it for hands-off cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
  • 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. If using chicken breasts, pat them dry. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. This is your sauce base.
  3. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat everything evenly.
  5. Add the water or broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce bubble gently for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken with a sticky glaze.
  7. If the sauce is too thin, mix the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
  8. Serve immediately over rice or in bowls.

Notes

  • For crispy chicken, dredge the raw chicken pieces lightly in cornstarch before searing them in Step 3.
  • To bake this recipe, toss the raw chicken with half the sauce, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then toss with the remaining sauce and bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

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