Description
A delicious recipe for Sweet and Spicy Korean Chicken that combines savory and sweet flavors for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add an extra tablespoon of honey to the marinade.
- To make it a complete meal, serve the chicken over steamed rice or quinoa, and add a side of stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg