Sheet Pan Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Glaze

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted on a sheet pan with a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze, served alongside caramelized onions and bell peppers. This Korean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in 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 420 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs on a large rimmed sheet pan. Brush each thigh generously with the gochujang glaze.
  3. Step 3: Toss 1 large sliced onion, 1 large red bell pepper, and 1 large green bell pepper with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and spread around the chicken on the sheet pan.
  4. Step 4: Roast everything for 30-35 minutes, basting the chicken with remaining glaze halfway through, until chicken skin is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the top before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Glaze?

Korean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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