Quick & Easy Gochujang Chicken

Name: Quick & Easy Gochujang Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs; ½ small onion (diced); 1/3 cup cornstarch (or potato starch); ¼ cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil); 1 green onion (finely chopped); 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds ((optional garnish)); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar (or cane sugar / honey ); 2 tablespoon Gochujang; 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce); 2 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or potato starch / tapioca starch); 1 cup water (cold or room temperature)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Crispy chicken coated in a spicy, sweet, smoky sauce packed with gochujang flavor! This easy Korean-inspired gochujang chicken recipe is ready in just 30 minutes in one pan with simple ingredients. A better-than-takeout main perfect for busy weeknights or meal preparation.

Updated at: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:14:45 GMT