Honey Gochujang Chicken Thighs
This Honey Gochujang chicken is sticky, savoury, and packed with flavour—perfect for busy weeknights when you want something exciting but easy. This marinade is so quick, easy and delicious — you’ll want to use it on everything.
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Honey Gochujang Marinade
- 2 tbsp gochujang (use 1 tbsp for a less spicy marinade, it’ll still be delicious)
- 1/2 tsp Korean chilli flakes (Use chilli powder if you do not have, or paprika if you don’t want it very spicy)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice/white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic and ginger paste (1tsp each)
- 1/2 tsp salt
For Cooking
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp water (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix gochujang, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, coating well. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 24 hours in the fridge).
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 7–8 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly caramelised.
- Lower the heat. Pour the remaining marinade into the pan along with the water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, turning the chicken until the sauce thickens and coats it.
- Remove from heat. Slice and serve over rice with vegetables, or wrap in flatbreads or tortillas with fresh veggies.