Description
Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry is a bold and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces tossed in a vibrant gochujang-based sauce with garlic, soy, and a touch of sweetness. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pan meal combines spicy, savory, and slightly sweet notes with crunchy vegetables, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or any time you crave an authentic Korean-inspired punch.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for extra heat
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Other
- 1–2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop vegetables into thin strips or chunks for even cooking and vibrant presentation.
- Mix the Spicy Sauce: In a small bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and a drizzle of sesame oil to create a flavorful, balanced sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat cooking oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Add bell peppers, onions, and the white parts of green onions to the pan. Stir-fry alongside the chicken for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Toss with Sauce: Pour the pre-mixed spicy sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring constantly to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and flavors meld together.
- Final Touch: Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds on top before serving to add a fresh and nutty finish.
Notes
- Use high heat to keep vegetables crisp and chicken juicy.
- Marinate the chicken briefly in some of the sauce to deepen the flavor if time allows.
- Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding and ensure even browning.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best aroma and taste.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang and red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg