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Sticky Gochujang Chicken

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A flavorful and vibrant dish featuring marinated chicken thighs infused with spicy, sweet, and tangy gochujang sauce, served with a refreshing slaw.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) free-range, boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili jam
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ of a white cabbage
  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 scallions (spring onions)
  • A handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup garlic aioli (or mayo)
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang paste


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks.
  3. Combine 1 tablespoon of gochujang paste, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of sweet chili jam in a mixing bowl.
  4. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss well to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Spread the chicken out on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Alternatively, for air frying, arrange the chicken in your air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.
  7. For grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
  8. Make the slaw by shredding the cabbage, dicing the cucumber, slicing the scallions, and chopping the cilantro.
  9. Combine shredded cabbage, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, salt, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, ½ tablespoon sesame oil, fish sauce, and sesame seeds in a bowl.
  10. Mix ¼ cup aioli with 1 tablespoon of gochujang until combined.
  11. Serve the chicken with the slaw, drizzled with the gochujang aioli. Enjoy!

Notes

Marinate chicken for improved flavor. Adjust cooking times based on your method for best results.