Sticky Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs(paid link)
• ½ cup gochujang(paid link)
• ¼ cup soy sauce(paid link)
• ¼ cup honey(paid link)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar(paid link)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil(paid link)
• 4 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 1 inch piece ginger(paid link)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds(paid link)
• 2 stalks scallions(paid link)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Finely mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

3. 3

   Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Place chicken thighs in a baking dish. Pour half of the gochujang glaze over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Reserve the remaining glaze.

5. 5

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

   25 min

6. 6

   While chicken bakes, heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the reserved glaze and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

   5 min

7. 7

   Remove chicken from oven. Spoon the thickened glaze over the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

8. 8

   Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

   5 min

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