Dinner

Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Jess Bentley
@SliceofJess

Seared in a skillet or outside on the grill, these chicken thighs are deliciously perfect for summer. Jess loves to serve this with crispy rice and kimchi cucumbers with lots of fresh herbs.

00:30
PREP
00:15
COOK
00:45
Total Time

Ingredients & Directions

Directions


3 tablespoons
gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
3 tablespoons
brown sugar
2
garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons
liquid aminos
1 tablespoon
toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon
rice vinegar
1 teaspoon
onion powder
1 teaspoon
paprika
¼ teaspoon
salt
2 lbs
1 tablespoon
butter
1 tablespoon
chopped fresh cilantro + stems if desired
1 teaspoon
white sesame seeds
Fresh jalapeño slices, optional
  1. Combine all of the ingredients from the Gochujang to the chicken pieces in a large zip top disposable bag.
  2. Massage to combine and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if you have the time.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, and shake off any excess sauce.
  5. Melt the butter in the skillet and then add the chicken.
  6. Cook the chicken for 10 - 15 minutes, making sure to flip halfway through, making sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F before removing from pan.
  7. Set the chicken on a cutting board or plate to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing to serve.

NOTES

Notes on this recipe from Jess:

  • You can make this with chicken breasts if you prefer, but she thinks the flavor of thighs are best with this recipe.
  • The chicken crisps up and browns in a skillet because of the addition of brown sugar in the marinade. If you prefer to grill it outside instead, either option works.
  • To make the cucumber kimchi: Simply mix together 1 thinly sliced English cucumber, 1 tbsp. kosher salt, 1 tbsp. Gochugaru (Korean chili powder/flakes), 1/2 tsp. Sugar, and 2 tbsp. chopped scallions.

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Dinner

Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Jess Bentley
@SliceofJess

Seared in a skillet or outside on the grill, these chicken thighs are deliciously perfect for summer. Jess loves to serve this with crispy rice and kimchi cucumbers with lots of fresh herbs.

Yield: 8

00:30 PREP
00:15 COOK
00:45 Total Time

Ingredients

Directions


3 tablespoons
gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
3 tablespoons
brown sugar
2
garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons
liquid aminos
1 tablespoon
toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon
rice vinegar
1 teaspoon
onion powder
1 teaspoon
paprika
¼ teaspoon
salt
2 lbs
1 tablespoon
butter
1 tablespoon
chopped fresh cilantro + stems if desired
1 teaspoon
white sesame seeds
Fresh jalapeño slices, optional
  1. Combine all of the ingredients from the Gochujang to the chicken pieces in a large zip top disposable bag.
  2. Massage to combine and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if you have the time.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, and shake off any excess sauce.
  5. Melt the butter in the skillet and then add the chicken.
  6. Cook the chicken for 10 - 15 minutes, making sure to flip halfway through, making sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F before removing from pan.
  7. Set the chicken on a cutting board or plate to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing to serve.

NOTES

Notes on this recipe from Jess:
  • You can make this with chicken breasts if you prefer, but she thinks the flavor of thighs are best with this recipe.
  • The chicken crisps up and browns in a skillet because of the addition of brown sugar in the marinade. If you prefer to grill it outside instead, either option works.
  • To make the cucumber kimchi: Simply mix together 1 thinly sliced English cucumber, 1 tbsp. kosher salt, 1 tbsp. Gochugaru (Korean chili powder/flakes), 1/2 tsp. Sugar, and 2 tbsp. chopped scallions.