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Spicy Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken You'll Crave Forever

Spicy Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken You'll Crave Forever

A deliciously spicy and sticky chicken dish that will leave you craving more, featuring gochujang and a sweet honey glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 680 g chicken thighs or drumsticks skin-on or skinless
  • 15 ml vegetable oil optional for baking
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Glaze
  • 30 ml gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 45 ml honey
  • 30 ml soy sauce
  • 15 ml rice vinegar
  • 5 ml sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
Thickening
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
Garnish
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp sliced green onions

Equipment

  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown.
  4. Mix gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  5. Coat the chicken with the glaze and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. If needed, thicken the glaze with cornstarch mixture.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Adjust the gochujang amount for desired spice level.
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