Spicy Korean Trot-Inspired Stir-Fried Chicken with Gochujang Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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A vibrant stir-fried chicken dish with a bold gochujang chili paste glaze that balances sweet and spicy. 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 pieces boneless chicken thighs
3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks sliced green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp grated ginger to make the glaze.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces and sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
Step 3: Pour the prepared gochujang glaze over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the chicken.
Step 4: Sprinkle 2 stalks sliced green onions, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the dish. Stir gently to combine and serve immediately with steamed rice or leafy greens.