Gochujang Chicken Thighs
Gochujang Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
For the Finishing Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl. Add the minced garlic, 1/4 cup gochujang, gochugaru, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar to the chicken. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the chicken is well coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. While the chicken is marinating, you can begin preparing your white rice and steaming your broccoli.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Once preheated, transfer the marinated chicken thighs into the air fryer basket using tongs, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Air fry the chicken for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken has a slightly charred appearance.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the chicken is air frying, prepare the finishing sauce. In a small measuring cup or bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon gochujang, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice the chicken into strips.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Arrange the cooked white rice in serving bowls, then place the sliced gochujang chicken on top. Add a side of steamed broccoli to each bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Pour the prepared finishing sauce generously over the chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your mouth-watering Gochujang Chicken Thighs!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Gochujang Chicken Thighs
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
For the Finishing Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl. Add the minced garlic, 1/4 cup gochujang, gochugaru, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar to the chicken. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the chicken is well coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. While the chicken is marinating, you can begin preparing your white rice and steaming your broccoli.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Once preheated, transfer the marinated chicken thighs into the air fryer basket using tongs, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Air fry the chicken for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken has a slightly charred appearance.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the chicken is air frying, prepare the finishing sauce. In a small measuring cup or bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon gochujang, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and place it on a cutting board. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice the chicken into strips.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Arrange the cooked white rice in serving bowls, then place the sliced gochujang chicken on top. Add a side of steamed broccoli to each bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Pour the prepared finishing sauce generously over the chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your mouth-watering Gochujang Chicken Thighs!
⏱️ 1 min