Spicy Korean Chicken

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Spicy Korean Chicken
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 09, 2023

Spicy Korean Chicken is a flavorful and spicy dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a tangy and spicy sauce. This recipe is perfect for those who love the bold flavors of Korean cuisine. The chicken is marinated in a mix of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and gochujang, a Korean chili paste, which gives it a delicious kick. It is then stir-fried to perfection and served with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this spicy and mouthwatering Korean chicken recipe!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Steamed rice or noodles, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix well to make the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced green onions to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with sesame seeds.
  6. Serve the spicy Korean chicken with steamed rice or noodles.

Interesting Facts

  • Gochujang, a Korean chili paste, is a staple in Korean cuisine and adds a unique spicy and savory flavor to dishes.
  • Korean cuisine is known for its bold flavors and the use of fermented ingredients like kimchi.
  • Spicy Korean chicken is a popular dish in Korea and is often served as a part of a meal or as a snack.