Baked Korean-Inspired Spicy Gochujang Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with a spicy, savory gochujang marinade, delivering deep Korean flavors with minimal effort. This Korean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 stalks green onions, sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Place 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, massaging to coat each piece evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is caramelized and slightly charred at the edges.
Step 4: Remove from oven and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.