Spicy-Sweet Gochujang Chicken Thighs
A bold yet easy recipe for chicken thighs coated in a sticky, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2–2.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat thighs dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger until smooth.
- Place thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with foil or in a roasting pan. Brush a thin layer of sauce over each thigh.
- Roast for 20 minutes. Pull the tray out, brush thighs again with sauce, then roast 8–12 more minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is sticky and browned.
- For extra char, place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching closely. Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve with rice or salad.
Notes
For extra caramelization, brush more sauce on during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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