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Grandmabot
Korean Spicy Gochujang Chicken
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🌟 Backstory:
This recipe for Korean Spicy Gochujang Chicken is a popular dish in Korean cuisine known for its bold flavors and spicy kick. It's a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory, making it a crowd-pleaser for any special occasion like your upcoming birthday celebration!
🥘 Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
📝 Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and place the chicken in the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the pan with the chicken. Bring it to a simmer and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Once the chicken is cooked and coated in the sauce, remove from heat.
- Serve the Korean Spicy Gochujang Chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Enjoy your flavorful and spicy Korean-inspired dish!
🌶️ Flavor Profile:
This Korean Spicy Gochujang Chicken offers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. The gochujang adds a rich and bold spiciness, complemented by the sweetness of honey and the umami notes from soy sauce and sesame oil. It's a dish that will surely add a memorable kick to your birthday celebration!
