Description
A friendly, down-to-earth twist on sticky-sweet Korean flavors, this dish features tender chicken bites with a caramelized honey and gochujang glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for slurry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chicken broth until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken in batches until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Pour in the gochujang-honey sauce and bring to a gentle simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce, simmering for another 1–2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and green onions over rice or noodles.
Notes
Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs helps retain juiciness, and the cornstarch dredge contributes to a crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Korean Chicken, Gochujang, Honey Chicken, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal