Description
Gochujang Chicken Skillet is a sticky one-pan 25-minute dinner with tender chicken, Korean chili paste, garlic, and a glossy sweet-spicy sauce. Easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
or chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces -
1 tablespoon neutral oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
optional -
1/2 cup diced onion
optional -
1 cup shredded cabbage
optional, cooks fast
Sticky Gochujang Sauce
- 3 tablespoons gochujang
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
or brown sugar -
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon water
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
optional slurry for extra stickiness
Toppings (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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Lime wedges
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through to 165°F.
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Add onion (optional) and cook 2 minutes.
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Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
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Whisk gochujang, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, water, and sesame oil in a bowl.
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Pour sauce into skillet and stir 1 minute.
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Optional: stir in slurry and simmer 30 to 60 seconds until glossy and sticky.
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Add cabbage (optional) and toss 1 minute until slightly softened.
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Top with green onions and sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- Start with 2 tablespoons gochujang for mild-medium heat.
- Use the slurry only if you want extra sticky glaze.
- Add a splash of water when reheating leftovers.
- Great for bowls: serve over rice with cucumber and lime.
- Prep Time: 8 Minutes
- Cook Time: 17 Minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 430Kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
Keywords: Gochujang Chicken Skillet