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Gochujang Chicken
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Gochujang Chicken

30 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, sliced into bite-sized pieces)Meat2 pieces
  • cornstarch (for coating the chicken)Pantry60 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • sugar (white or brown)Pantry30 g
  • soy sauce (regular)Pantry30 ml
  • gochujangPantry30 g
  • sesame seeds (plus extra for garnish)Nuts & seeds10 g
  • sesame oilPantry15 ml
  • cornstarch (for the sauce)Pantry10 g
  • waterOther60 ml
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • green onions (sliced, for garnish)Produce2 pieces
  • cooking oil (for frying)Pantry120 ml

per serving

Nutrition

522kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
21 g
Fat
28 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Make the gochujang sauce

    • Combine the garlic, sugar, soy sauce, gochujang, sesame seeds, sesame oil, cornstarch and water in a bowl.
    • Mix well until smooth and set aside.
    Step 1
  2. Coat the chicken

    • Add the sliced chicken thighs to the cornstarch.
    • Mix to coat evenly.
    Step 2
  3. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken, spreading the pieces apart.
    • Fry until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
    Step 3
  4. Fry the onion

    • Return the pan to the heat and add the onions.
    • Fry until translucent.
    Step 4
  5. Simmer the sauce

    • Pour in the sauce.
    • Simmer until thickened.
    Step 5
  6. Toss and garnish

    • Add the fried chicken and toss to coat in the sauce.
    • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.
    Step 6