Pan-Seared Korean Spicy Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and finished with a sweet and spicy homemade gochujang glaze for bold Korean flavors. This Korean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless 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 4, 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: 20 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sliced green onions

The pan we’d use for this → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 3 cloves minced garlic until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs and place skin-side down in the skillet.
Step 3: Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes without moving until the edges are crispy and golden, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
Step 4: Pour the gochujang glaze over the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning the glaze to coat the chicken until thickened and sticky.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions over the chicken before serving.