Description
A recipe for tender chicken coated in a sweet, spicy, and savory Korean-inspired glaze, suitable for pan-frying or air frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- Optional garnish: Sesame seeds and sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and water or broth to create the sauce.
- Toss the cut chicken pieces with half of the prepared sauce. Reserve the remaining half for glazing later.
- For Pan-Frying: Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- For Air Frying: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C). Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, return it to the skillet (or transfer cooked air-fried chicken to the skillet). Pour the reserved half of the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze that coats the chicken evenly.
- Remove from heat. Serve immediately over rice or in bowls, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for regular soy sauce.
- If you prefer crispier chicken, cook the chicken first without any sauce, then toss it in the thickened glaze just before serving.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs remain juicier.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying or Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 110