Spicy Gochujang Chicken with Crispy Rice
Shake up your dinner routine with this week's recommendation! We're bringing the vibrant flavors of Korea to your kitchen with a dish that's sweet, spicy, and utterly addictive. The crispy rice base is the perfect partner for the saucy chicken, creating a truly exciting and tasty meal.
In short
Spicy Gochujang Chicken with Crispy Rice takes about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 13 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces600 g
- Cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old4 cups
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste)4 tbsp
- Soy sauce2 tbsp
- Honey or maple syrup2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Kimchi, chopped1 cup
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce2 cups
- Scallions, sliced3 pcs
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Wipe the skillet clean, add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil, and heat over medium-high heat. Press the cooked rice firmly into the skillet in an even layer. Cook without stirring for 5-7 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- 4
While the rice is crisping, combine the chopped kimchi, shredded cabbage, and most of the sliced scallions in a bowl to make a quick slaw.
- 5
To serve, break the crispy rice into portions and place in bowls. Top with the warm gochujang chicken, a generous spoonful of the kimchi slaw, and garnish with the remaining scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
Questions and answers
How long does Spicy Gochujang Chicken with Crispy Rice take?
About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 13 ingredients: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, Cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old, Gochujang (Korean chili paste), Soy sauce, Honey or maple syrup, Toasted sesame oil …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
