Sautéed Korean-Style Spicy Chicken with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Tender chicken pieces are quickly sautéed in a spicy, sweet, and savory gochujang-based sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Korean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 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: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes boneless chicken thighs
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, sliced thin scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb cubed boneless chicken thighs and sauté for 6-7 minutes until edges are browned but chicken is not fully cooked.
Step 3: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Remove from heat and toss in 3 sliced scallions and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.