Description
A delicious chicken stir fry marinated in a spicy gochujang sauce, perfect for serving with rice or lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs (preferred for juiciness)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey (can substitute with brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use low-sodium for a healthier option)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil (canola oil is a substitute)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ onion (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, making sure it’s well-coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes but for the best flavor, consider up to 2 hours!
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You’ll know it’s ready when it shimmers!
- Toss in the sliced onion and bell pepper, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until softened but still vibrant. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes. Look for a nice brown color, ensuring it’s thoroughly cooked.
- Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet, stirring to mix all ingredients together blissfully.
- Allow everything to cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes, letting those delightful flavors meld beautifully.
- Just before serving, sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds over the top for that perfect finishing touch.
- Enjoy hot, ideally with steamed rice or wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves.
Notes
- This dish can be adjusted to your spice preference by modifying the amount of gochujang.
- For a lighter option, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Serve with steamed rice or use in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg