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Gochujang Sweet Spicy Korean Chicken

Author: Posh Journal
668kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 1 hour 10 minutes
Easy sweet and spicy Gojuchang chicken.
Servings 6
Course Main
Cuisine Asian, Korean

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds of mixed chicken thighs and chicken legs or about 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or more if needed
Gojuchang Sauce:
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 8 cloves garlic (finely grated)
  • 2- inch piece ginger (peeled, finely grated)
  • ¼ cup gochujang
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½-1 tablespoon agave nectar (depending on your liking) (equal to 2 tablespoon of sugar or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper add more to your liking

Method

  1. Mix all of the Gojuchang sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt. Heat butter and vegetable oil in a medium dutch oven or pot. Cook chicken until lightly browned for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the Gojuchang sauce and cook for about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover pot. Cook until chicken is tender for about 40-50 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories668kcalCarbohydrates10gProtein46gFat49gSaturated Fat19gTrans Fat1gCholesterol190mgSodium1115mgPotassium618mgFiber1gSugar3gVitamin A576IUVitamin C8mgCalcium48mgIron3mg

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