Gochujang Glazed Chicken Thighs (Printable version)
Juicy chicken thighs glazed with spicy gochujang sauce for a vibrant, comforting Korean-inspired meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 21 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Gochujang Glaze
05 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Garnish
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Blot chicken thighs dry using paper towels. Season evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully blended.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
05 - Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Using a basting brush, coat each piece with half of the gochujang glaze.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with remaining glaze, and return to oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice and arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses everyday pantry ingredients found in most grocery stores
- Ready in under an hour for busy weeknights
- Layered flavors from gochujang, honey, and fresh aromatics create restaurant-quality taste at home
- Versatile with sides like rice or salad
- Cleanup is easy with sheet pan baking
02 -
- Rich source of protein and flavor
- Works well with gluten-free gochujang for dietary needs
- Perfect for meal prepping as it tastes even better next day
03 -
- Use an instant-read thermometer so chicken is never overcooked
- Whisk the glaze until fully smooth to avoid clumps of garlic or ginger
- Always rest your chicken before slicing for maximum juiciness