Spicy Korean-Style Chicken Stir Fry with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Juicy bite-sized chicken pieces stir-fried with crisp vegetables and coated in a vibrant, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. This Korean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3, sliced green onions
• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb chicken thigh pieces and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 6-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared gochujang sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss well and cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.