Korean Spicy Red Pepper Paste Chicken
Juicy chicken marinated in spicy gochujang, perfect for grilling or baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken pieces (thighs or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and coat well. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven to 375°F.
- Grill or bake the chicken pieces for about 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg