Description
Dive into Korean chicken that dances between sweet and spicy, bringing bold flavors straight from Seoul’s bustling streets to your dinner table. Crispy, glazed chicken pieces will have your taste buds singing with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken quarters or breasts, chopped
Sauce Components:
- 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper paste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Whisk 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper paste, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in a medium bowl until your marinade looks smooth and glossy.
- Chop 2 chicken quarters or breasts into bite-sized pieces, then thoroughly coat each piece in the marinade. Let your chicken soak up the flavors for exactly 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat ½ tablespoon sesame oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully place marinated chicken pieces into the hot pan, ensuring they’re not overcrowded.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until each piece reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and develops a rich, caramelized exterior with deep golden-brown edges.
- Transfer your perfectly cooked chicken onto a bed of steamed rice. Sprinkle with optional garnishes like chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) is key to authentic flavor, so use the best quality available for maximum taste.
- Marinating for longer than 15 minutes deepens the flavor, but avoid exceeding 2 hours to prevent the chicken from becoming too salty.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure your gochujang is gluten-free.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work best for this recipe, delivering more moisture and richness than chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg