Description
Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a flavorful dish with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The chicken is coated in a rich glaze made with gochujang, honey, and soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks, skin-on or skinless
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional for baking)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown.
- Mix gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken with the glaze and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- If needed, thicken the glaze with cornstarch mixture.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang for spiciness.
- Use skin-on chicken for crispier texture.
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with glaze
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken, Korean chicken recipe, spicy sweet chicken