Sweet Chili Gochujang Chicken
Sweet Chili Gochujang Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger, or garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the Sweet Chili Gochujang Sauce
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free syrup, or honey/agave
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger, or garlic
For Serving and Garnish
- 2 cups steamed rice, cooked
- 1 cup quick pickled vegetables, such as cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the boneless, skinless chicken thighs with gochujang, minced ginger (or garlic), and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Line an air fryer basket or baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared surface.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F) or oven to 200°C (400°F). Cook the chicken for 10 minutes in the air fryer or 15 minutes in the oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 190
- 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the basting sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, sugar-free syrup (or honey/agave), and minced ginger (or garlic) until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
After the initial cooking time, remove the chicken from the air fryer/oven. Spoon or brush the prepared sweet chili gochujang sauce generously over each piece of chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Return the basted chicken to the air fryer/oven and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through, crispy, and caramelized. Ensure internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 190
- 7
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer/oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice the chicken into strips or desired portions.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the sliced chicken alongside a portion of steamed rice and quick pickled vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sweet Chili Gochujang Chicken
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger, or garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the Sweet Chili Gochujang Sauce
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free syrup, or honey/agave
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger, or garlic
For Serving and Garnish
- 2 cups steamed rice, cooked
- 1 cup quick pickled vegetables, such as cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the boneless, skinless chicken thighs with gochujang, minced ginger (or garlic), and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Line an air fryer basket or baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared surface.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F) or oven to 200°C (400°F). Cook the chicken for 10 minutes in the air fryer or 15 minutes in the oven.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 190 - 4
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the basting sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, sugar-free syrup (or honey/agave), and minced ginger (or garlic) until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
After the initial cooking time, remove the chicken from the air fryer/oven. Spoon or brush the prepared sweet chili gochujang sauce generously over each piece of chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Return the basted chicken to the air fryer/oven and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through, crispy, and caramelized. Ensure internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 190 - 7
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer/oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice the chicken into strips or desired portions.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the sliced chicken alongside a portion of steamed rice and quick pickled vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min