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Gochujang Glazed Chicken

Tender chicken thighs coated in a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze, ready in 25 minutes. Serve over rice with sesame seeds and scallions for a weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
38g
Gochujang Glazed Chicken
comfortsatisfyingkoreanchickentenderjuicyglazedweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet in a single layer.

  4. Step 4

    Cook without moving for 5 minutes until the bottom is golden, then flip and cook another 4 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the gochujang glaze over the chicken and toss to coat evenly, cooking for 2 minutes until glossy.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from heat, sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds on top, and serve immediately over rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • tongs

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