Stir-Fried Korean Gochujang Chicken with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A vibrant Korean-inspired chicken stir-fry featuring spicy gochujang sauce and toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful weeknight meal. This Korean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless 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 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
3, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and edges start to caramelize.
Step 4: Pour the gochujang sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes if you want extra heat. Serve immediately.