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Quick & Easy Gochujang Chicken Recipe

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This Quick & Easy Gochujang Chicken recipe features crispy fried chicken thighs coated in a flavorful, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, it's packed with bold Korean-inspired flavors and a satisfying texture.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs, diced into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch (or potato starch)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil) for frying

Sauce

  • ½ small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar (or granulated cane sugar)
  • 2 tablespoon gochujang (mild)
  • 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or potato starch / tapioca starch)
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (toasted kind)

Garnish

  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (additional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Dice chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl. This ensures even cooking and bite-sized pieces perfect for frying.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine diced onion, minced garlic, sugar, gochujang, soy sauce, cornstarch, cold water, and toasted sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until well blended and set aside for flavors to meld.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Add cornstarch to the diced chicken and toss until each piece is evenly coated. This coating helps achieve a crispy texture when fried.
  4. Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. In batches, fry the chicken pieces for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Use a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  5. Sauté Onions & Simmer Sauce: In the same or a clean pan, sauté the diced onions until translucent, around 30-45 seconds. Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer until it thickens slightly, intensifying the flavors.
  6. Combine & Serve: Reduce heat to medium and add the fried chicken to the sauce. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Garnish with finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving hot.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, use a medium or hot gochujang variety.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with canola or peanut oil for frying.
  • Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent soggy chicken.
  • Cooking in small batches helps maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
  • Serve over steamed rice or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.

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