Gochujang Glazed Ayam Bakar
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs with a sticky, spicy-sweet glaze inspired by Indonesian char. Sheet-pan roast with minimal prep, maximum flavor.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 428
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Whisk gochujang, lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and minced garlic in a bowl until smooth.
Step 3
Arrange chicken skin-side up on a sheet pan. Brush glaze evenly over each thigh.
Step 4
Roast at 425°F for 24–26 minutes until skin is deep mahogany and juices run clear when thigh is pierced.
Step 5
Let rest 3 minutes. Drizzle with any pan juices and fresh lime wedges before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- paper towels
- small bowl
- whisk
- pastry brush
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
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