Gochujang Chicken
💜Chef Sara

Gochujang Chicken

KoreanSpicyHigh-Protein

Spicy-sweet gochujang-glazed chicken thighs, roasted until sticky and caramelised. Served with rice and quick-pickled cucumber.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
4

🥗Ingredients

  • 8piecesChicken thighs (bone-in)
  • 3tbspGochujang
  • 2tbspSoy sauce
  • 2tbspHoney
  • 1tbspSesame oil
  • 3clovesGarlic
  • 1tbspGinger
  • 1tbspRice vinegar
  • 1wholeCucumber
  • 2cupsJasmine rice

📝Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger into a glaze.

  2. 2

    Score chicken thighs and coat generously with the glaze. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 200C. Place chicken skin-side up on a lined baking tray.

  4. 4

    Roast for 30-35 minutes, basting with pan juices halfway through, until sticky and caramelised.

  5. 5

    Quick-pickle cucumber: thinly slice and toss with rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and salt.

  6. 6

    Cook jasmine rice.

  7. 7

    Serve chicken over rice with pickled cucumber, sesame seeds, and sliced spring onions.

📊Nutrition per Serving

490
kcal Calories
34
g Protein
48
g Carbs
18
g Fat
2
g Fiber
10
g Sugar