15-Minute Spicy Korean Chicken
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4.6
258 reviews
Excellent
15-Minute Spicy Korean Chicken
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Fast, EASY, perfectly SPICY chicken that's so tender and juicy! Who needs takeout or a restaurant when you can make this AWESOME chicken at home in 15 minutes?
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup gochujang sauce
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 scant teaspoon cold water
- green onions diced into thin rounds for garnishing
- sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the gochujang sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken, cover, and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- To a large skillet, add the olive oil, and using a slotted spoon add the chicken (discard leftover marinade), and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through; flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
- While the chicken cooks, to a small bowl add the cornstarch, water, and stir to combine until dissolved.
- After the chicken has cooked through, add the cornstarch slurry to the side of the pan (don’t dump it over the chicken), turn the heat to medium-low, and gently stir the slurry into into the pan sauce. Keep stirring for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce has thickened up to desired level. Spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken pieces or just flip them around in the sauce to coat them evenly. Note – the cornstarch addition is not absolutely necessary but I prefer the sauce thicker and with more body rather as opposed to runny and find the extra 1 to 2 minutes worth it.
- Remove pan from the heat, add the green onions, sesame seeds, and serve immediately. Chicken is best warm and fresh but will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
575kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
2029mg
(85%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 2029mg | 85% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
258 reviews
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