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Korean Honey Gochujang Chicken

Sophia
Sweet-spicy chicken thighs with honey-gochujang glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Whisk honey, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and pepper. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours in fridge.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F or heat grill to medium-high. Place chicken on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet or on oiled grill grates.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes, flipping and basting with marinade halfway, or grill 5-7 minutes per side, basting. Broil 2-3 minutes for caramelization (optional).
  • Whisk sauce ingredients. Rest chicken 5 minutes; slice or serve whole. Drizzle with sauce; garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro.
  • Serve hot with rice or veggies.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving):
  • Calories: 360 kcal
  • Protein: 27g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 14g
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g Source: USDA Food Database (2025). Values are approximate.