Spicy Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken You'll Crave Forever
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
- 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.