Description
A delightful explosion of flavors, Korean Fire Chicken combines tender chicken with a spicy-sweet sauce for a satisfying meal that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (plus more for serving)
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. Toss in chicken until well coated and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, sauté until tender.
- Push veggies to the side, add marinated chicken, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir to combine.
- Drizzle with more sesame oil, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and simmer for another minute.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra sweetness, feel free to add honey. Adapt vegetables based on what’s fresh.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Korean Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Family Meal, Quick Recipe