Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)

For the sauce:

• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
• 2 tbsp water

To serve:

• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Chopped green onions, for garnish
• Steamed rice or noodles

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
2. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through.
5. Pour in the gochujang sauce and stir to coat the chicken.
6. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 6–8 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Kcal: 490 kcal | Servings: 4 servings