Quick Korean Gochujang Chicken (Print Version)
Crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy Korean gochujang sauce, ready in just 25 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs or breast
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1/2 onion, diced
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1/3 cup cornstarch or potato starch
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1/4 cup vegetable oil or neutral oil
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1 green onion, finely chopped (for garnish)
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1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
→ Sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons Gochujang
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2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
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1 cup water
# Instructions:
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Cut chicken into 1.5-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
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Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
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Add cornstarch to the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
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Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per side.
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Fry onions until translucent, add sauce and simmer until thickened. Toss fried chicken in sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
# Notes:
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Can use chicken breast instead of thighs
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Can substitute honey or brown sugar for white sugar
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Perfect for meal prep