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Indulge in these succulent baked Gochujang chicken thighs bursting with bold Korean flavors, accompanied by a zesty cucumber-radish-carrot pickle for a delightful meal. Pair it with rice for a wholesome and delectable lunch or dinner!
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- Overview
- Ingredients
- How To Make
- Watch The Video
- Recipe Tips
- Serving Suggestions
- Full Recipe Card
- More Similar Recipes
Craving Asian cuisine? Dive into the flavors of baked Gochujang chicken thighs, a tantalizing dinner option you’ll want to savor.
Tender chicken thighs marinated in a blend of gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and garlic deliver a sticky, caramelized finish after baking.
For a harmonious contrast, relish a crispy, tangy cucumber, radish, and carrot salad dressed in a light rice vinegar mix.
Serve over rice for a fulfilling, nutrient-packed meal boasting around 38g of protein per serving and a calorie count of approximately 480 per serving. This uncomplicated yet flavorful dish is perfect for meal prep.
This recipe also offers substitute options if Gochujang paste is unavailable.
👩🍳 If you enjoy this dish, explore other Asian-inspired recipes like beef bulgogi bowls, Korean spicy chicken wings, honey sriracha chicken bites, or kimchi fried rice.
Ingredients:
Prepare for this Korean Gochujang chicken recipe by gathering the following ingredients. Refer to the recipe card below for precise measurements.
- Chicken thighs
- Gochujang paste
- Honey and soy sauce
- Garlic and ginger
- Cucumber, radish, and carrot
- Rice vinegar and sesame oil for the salad dressing
- Cooked rice
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Leftover chicken thighs and rice can be repurposed to create chicken rice bowls.
How To Prepare Gochujang Chicken:
For detailed instructions and nutritional information, proceed to the recipe below. Here are step-by-step visuals to aid in crafting Korean Gochujang chicken thighs with pickled vegetables.
- Prep the chicken by seasoning and marinating it.
- Bake the marinated chicken until sticky and cooked through.
- Broil for a charred glaze if desired.
- Toss cucumber, radish, and carrot for the pickled veggies.
- Serve the chicken over rice, topped with pan juices, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve pickled veggies on the side.
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Recipe Tips:
- Marinate the chicken longer for intensified flavors.
- Adjust the spice levels by modifying the amount of gochujang or adding extra honey.
- Enhance the dish by pouring pan juices over the chicken and rice.
Serving Suggestions:
- Create a Korean chicken rice bowl by combining all components.
- Include kimchi for extra zest.
- Pair with roasted veggies or miso soup for a comforting meal.
- Explore additional Asian vegetable side dishes.
- Utilize leftover Korean chicken in salads, wraps, or sandwiches.
- For meal prep, refrigerate the chicken and pickled veggies for up to 3 days and enjoy with fresh rice or noodles.
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