Spicy Korean Gochujang Chicken
This dish is a quick and easy way to make delicious Korean-style fried chicken at home. The gochujang paste gives the chicken a slightly spicy and savory flavor, while the honey and rice vinegar add a touch of sweetness and acidity. The chicken is cooked in an air fryer, which results in a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
Korean fried chicken, or "chimaek," has become a global phenomenon in recent years. It is typically made with chicken that is double-fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and a moist interior. The chicken is then coated in a variety of sauces, including gochujang, a fermented red chili paste. Gochujang is a staple ingredient in Korean cuisine and is used to add flavor and spice to a variety of dishes. It is made from red chili powder, glutinous rice, soybeans, and salt, and has a slightly sweet and spicy flavor. When used in fried chicken, gochujang gives the chicken a slightly spicy and savory flavor, while the honey and rice vinegar add a touch of sweetness and acidity. The chicken is cooked in an air fryer, which results in a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, gochujang paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
  3. Place chicken in air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Flip chicken and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. Serve with your favorite sides.
Why It Works
  • The gochujang paste gives the chicken a slightly spicy and savory flavor.
  • The honey and rice vinegar add a touch of sweetness and acidity.
  • The chicken is cooked in an air fryer, which results in a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.