Korean Spicy Chicken: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Homemade Delight
A flavorful and spicy homemade Korean chicken dish that is easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sugar to create a marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less gochujang.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg