Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
Extra crispy pan-fried chicken thighs coated in a spicy-sweet-savory gochujang honey garlic sauce. A 20-minute crowd-pleaser.
Nutrition
Authored values; per-serving basis not stated.
- Calories
- 1616
- Protein
- 84g
- Carbs
- 104g
- Fat
- 96g
- Fiber
- 4g
Cornstarch coating adds extra crispiness. Skip gochujang and add more honey for a non-spicy version.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- - salt and black pepper
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1-2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons Korean red chili paste
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 7 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1-2 stalks chopped green onions
Equipment
- large non-stick pan
About
Extra crispy chicken thighs coated in a sticky gochujang honey garlic sauce, spicy, sweet, and savory all at once. A 20-minute recipe combining two viral favorites. Based on a recipe from Tiffy Cooks.
Instructions
Season & Coat
Pat 4 boneless chicken thighs dry. Season evenly with salt and black pepper to taste.
Coat each piece lightly with 4 tablespoons cornstarch , shaking off any excess.
Pan-Fry
Heat 1-2 tablespoons neutral oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chicken skin side down and pan-fry for 6 minutes per side until the skin is crispy and the chicken is cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce
In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons Korean red chili paste , 3 tablespoons soy sauce , 7 cloves minced garlic , 3 tablespoons honey , 2 tablespoons sesame seeds , and 3 tablespoons water . Stir and let simmer for 30 seconds .
Glaze
Return the chicken to the pan. Coat well in the sauce and cook for 1 minute on each side until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Serve
Garnish with 1-2 stalks chopped green onions and extra sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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title: Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
description: "Extra crispy pan-fried chicken thighs coated in a spicy-sweet-savory gochujang honey garlic sauce. A 20-minute crowd-pleaser."
servings: 4
time: 20 minutes
tags: [chinese, korean, chicken, thigh, spicy, honey, garlic, quick, dinner]
cuisine: Chinese-Korean
difficulty: easy
nutrition-calories: 1616
nutrition-protein: 84g
nutrition-carbs: 104g
nutrition-fat: 96g
nutrition-fiber: 4g
nutrition-note: Cornstarch coating adds extra crispiness. Skip gochujang and add more honey for a non-spicy version.
long_description: "Extra crispy chicken thighs coated in a sticky gochujang honey garlic sauce, spicy, sweet, and savory all at once. A 20-minute recipe combining two viral favorites. Based on a recipe from Tiffy Cooks."
rating: 4.5
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== Serve ==
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