Description
This Sweet Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry With Vegetables is a delightful harmony of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken coated in a luscious, sweet, and slightly spicy gochujang sauce. In just under 30 minutes, you can have a colorful, nutritious meal that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- gochujang
- bell peppers
- broccoli
- snap peas
- low-sodium soy sauce
- honey or maple syrup
- sesame oil
- jasmine rice or rice noodles
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Add the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- While the chicken marinates, wash and chop your vegetables into uniform pieces. This ensures even cooking. I usually chop the bell peppers into strips, the broccoli into florets, and leave the snap peas whole.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken. Stir-fry until the chicken is browned and cooked through, around 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the prepared vegetables and stir-fry for an additional 3-5 minutes. You want them to be tender but still crisp.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Pour this sauce over the chicken and vegetables, mixing well to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another minute or two until everything is heated through. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chop your vegetables and marinate the chicken the night before to save time. Feel free to customize your vegetables and adjust the heat by reducing the amount of gochujang or adding more honey.