Spicy Gochujang Chicken with Sesame Noodles
Shake up your dinner routine with this week's exciting recommendation! This dish delivers a perfect harmony of spicy, sweet, and savory Korean flavors with sticky gochujang chicken, nutty sesame noodles, and a refreshing quick-pickled cucumber salad. It's a vibrant and incredibly tasty meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect exciting dinner for Week 14.
In short
Spicy Gochujang Chicken with Sesame Noodles takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 14 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs600 g
- Gochujang paste4 tbsp
- Soy sauce3 tbsp
- Honey or maple syrup2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
- Noodles (e.g., ramen or udon)300 g
- Cucumber1 pc
- Rice vinegar4 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds2 tbsp
- Spring onions, sliced2 pcs
Instructions
- 1
First, make the quick-pickled cucumber. Slice the cucumber thinly and place it in a bowl. Add the rice vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the gochujang paste, soy sauce, honey, 1/2 tbsp of the sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce.
- 3
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- 4
While the chicken is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining 1/2 tbsp of sesame oil.
- 5
Pour the prepared gochujang sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
- 6
To serve, divide the sesame noodles among four bowls. Top with the sticky gochujang chicken, a portion of the pickled cucumber, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.
Questions and answers
How long does Spicy Gochujang Chicken with Sesame Noodles take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 14 ingredients: Boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, Gochujang paste, Soy sauce, Honey or maple syrup, Toasted sesame oil, Garlic, minced …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
