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Honey Gochujang Chicken Thighs (Korean Inspired)

Honey Gochujang Chicken Thighs (Korean Inspired)

Honey gochujang chicken thighs with sticky Korean inspired glaze in 30 minutes. Sweet spicy viral recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sliced scallions for garnish
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. **Season.** Pat thighs dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. **Sear.** Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high. Sear thighs 4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  3. **Bloom.** Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. **Whisk.** Add gochujang, honey, soy, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth and bubbling.
  5. **Return.** Add thighs back to the pan. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer 2 minutes until sauce reduces to a glossy glaze.
  6. **Finish.** Drizzle with sesame oil off the heat.
  7. **Serve.** Top with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.

Notes

Use boneless skinless thighs for fastest cook and best sauce coverage. Look for gochujang in tubs at Asian markets or the international aisle. Reduce sauce 2 minutes minimum for restaurant level sticky glaze.