Quick & Easy Gochujang Chicken 🍗🔥🇰🇷

Quick & Easy Gochujang Chicken is a Korean-inspired dish that delivers bold, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor in every bite. Made with tender chunks of chicken coated in a sticky, glossy gochujang sauce, it’s the perfect combination of heat, umami, and irresistible caramelized edges. Best of all, it comes together fast — ideal for busy weeknights when you want something better than takeout but just as crave-worthy. 🍚🌶️🍯

Why Everyone Loves It ❤️

Flavor Explosion
Gochujang adds spicy depth with sweet and smoky undertones.
Perfectly Sticky and Saucy
That glossy finish clings to every bite of chicken.
Fast & Simple
Done in 30 minutes or less with everyday ingredients.
Versatile Meal
Serve with rice, noodles, lettuce wraps, or as an appetizer.
Better Than Takeout
Healthier, fresher, and just as satisfying.

Ingredients 📝

For the Chicken:

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 🍗
¼ cup cornstarch (for light coating) 🌽
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
2 tbsp vegetable oil 🛢️

For the Gochujang Sauce:

2½ tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 🌶️
2 tbsp soy sauce 🍜
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar 🍯
1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍚
1 tbsp sesame oil 🛢️
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tsp grated ginger 🌱

Toppings:

Sesame seeds for garnish 🌱
Chopped green onions 🌿

Instructions 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Step 1: Prep the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in batches and cook until golden brown and crispy on the edges (about 3–4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 30 seconds. Pour in gochujang, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.

Step 4: Combine

Return cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce until everything is sticky and glossy.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or lettuce cups.

Variations 🔄

Add stir-fried vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli 🥦
Make it extra spicy with a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes 🌶️
Use tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian option 🧄🥦

Serving Ideas 🍽️

Steamed white rice or jasmine rice 🍚
Korean-style pickled radishes or kimchi 🥬
Garlic noodles or sesame soba 🍜
Fresh lettuce wraps for a low-carb twist 🥬

Pro Tips ✨

Gochujang varies in spice level — taste and adjust accordingly!
Chicken thighs stay juicier, but breasts also work well if not overcooked.
Want extra crispy bites? Double-fry the chicken before adding sauce.

Final Bite 💥

Quick & Easy Gochujang Chicken is fiery, sticky, and absolutely addictive — a spicy-sweet dream that satisfies every craving in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re new to Korean flavors or already a gochujang fan, this dish will land a permanent spot in your weeknight dinner rotation. 🔥🍗🍚🌿

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