Description
Spicy Korean Chicken is a flavorful dish made with tender chicken thighs marinated in a spicy blend of Korean chili paste, red chili powder, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. It’s a delicious and satisfying meal with a kick of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
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- 1 lb (500g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Korean chili paste, gochujang
- 1 teaspoon Korean red chili powder, gochugaru or regular chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 piece ginger, peeled and minced (1 inch / 2 cm)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and serve hot with rice or salad.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chili paste and powder to suit your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg