Description
This Korean Chicken features irresistible flavor and simple prep. With crispy chicken, a honey-garlic sauce, and optional toppings, it’s an easy homemade dish perfect for dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen crispy chicken strips or make chicken from scratch; see note 1
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup gochujang sauce see note 2
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce use regular, not lite
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds optional
- thinly sliced green onions optional
- cooked rice optional, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the frozen chicken strips according to package instructions or create chicken from scratch (see note 1). Air frying is preferred and takes about 11 to 12 minutes. After cooking, let the chicken cool slightly, cut it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat a medium pot over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic and cook while stirring for about 30 seconds.
- Add ketchup, gochujang, honey, brown sugar, and soy sauce to the pot. Stir the mixture until the sugar fully dissolves and the sauce becomes smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust flavors as necessary. Incorporate more gochujang for additional heat or a pinch of salt to enhance the taste if needed.
- Pour a desired amount of sauce over the chicken and gently toss until coated. Serve immediately over rice, and top with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
You can make the chicken from scratch or use frozen crispy chicken strips for convenience.
Adjust the heat of the sauce by modifying the amount of gochujang used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg