Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken (air fried or baked)

You will love this easy gochujang chicken recipe. This sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a mouth-watering recipe that will have you come back for more. You can air fry or bake this chicken. It is so easy you will love it. 

This is amazing for busy nights or when you want to meal prep your protein during the week. if you have never used gochujang paste before, now is the time. 

This Korean food has a ton of flavor that you will love. Next time, if you're bored of your roast chicken, definitely make this. You will love this sweet and spicy gochujang chicken recipe. 

If you love this, you need to check out Korean Fried Chicken (Air Fryer), Garlic Miso Chicken and Spicy Sesame Chicken.

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• What is gochujang?
• Gochujang Paste
• Here’s what you need to make Honey Gochujang Chicken
• How to make Gochujang Honey Chicken
• Substitutions
• Equipment
• How to store and reheat
• Top tips for success
• Honey Gochujang Chicken - FAQs
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• How to serve Gochujang Honey Chicken
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What is gochujang?

Gochujang is a fermented Korean pepper paste. It has a savory flavor but is also a little spicy so be warned. But it has a ton of flavor that you will absolutely love. 

I use it to make Korean fried chicken with chicken tenders or if I am craving chicken wings, I will add this to my sauce. This gochujang chicken recipe is delicious and will be your new favorite spicy chicken recipe. 

You can find gochujang paste in most grocery stores. Grocery stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's have them. 

Here’s what you need to make Honey Gochujang Chicken

• chicken thighs 
• garlic
• green onions
• gochujang paste 
• honey 
• rice vinegar 
• soy sauce 
• sesame oil

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make Gochujang Honey Chicken

Debone the Chicken: If needed, use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to debone the chicken thighs.

Prepare the Marinade:

• Grate the garlic using a microplane.
• Thinly slice the green onions, keeping the white and green parts separated.

Mix the Marinade:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the gochujang paste, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated garlic.
• Add the white parts of the green onions and stir to combine.

Marinate the Chicken:

• Place the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let it sit for at least 10-15 minutes (optional for more flavor).

Cooking Options:

• Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (200°C). Arrange the chicken in a single layer and cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
  
• Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (200°C). Lay the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and fully cooked. Broil at the last 3 minutes to get a nice brown skin. 
  
• Serve this with freshly made white rice and garnish with sesame seeds the sliced green parts of the onions and enjoy!
  

Substitutions

Chicken thighs - you can use chicken breast for this but keep the skin. If you're removing the skin, add a little bit of neutral oil like avocado oil or vegetable oil to keep the chicken moist. Trust me no one likes a dry chicken. Preferably dark meat is best for this recipe. 

Garlic - you can use garlic paste but the flavor will not be as good. 

Honey - you can use maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave 

Rice vinegar - you can use apple cider vinegar, lemon, or lime. If using lemon juice or lime juice do not marinate it over 2 hours. 

Soy sauce - tamari or coconut aminos 

Sesame oil - toasted sesame oil would be amazing on this dish.

​Other ingredients that would taste great in this recipe: 

• black pepper or white pepper 
• gochugaru (chili powder) if you like extra spice
• ​ red pepper flakes 
• garlic powder or onion powder 
• fresh ginger
• fish sauce 

Equipment

• Air Fryer - I love my Typhur air fryer
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Typhur thermometer

How to store and reheat

• Store leftover Honey Gochujang Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
  
• To reheat, air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until heated through.
  
• You can also microwave for 1-2 minutes, but it may soften the skin.

Honey Gochujang Chicken - FAQs

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How to serve Gochujang Honey Chicken

As a busy mom, I keep things simple for dinner and stick to a protein, side, salad, or roasted vegetables. Here are some ideas for (name of recipe):

• Serve with rice and a side of Garlic Braised Kale. 
• Pair with Garlic Fried Rice.
• Also, serve this with Asian Coleslaw as a refreshing side salad.

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Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.