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Crispy Korean BBQ Chicken Thighs with Gochujang Glaze

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken thighs coated in a sticky, spicy-sweet gochujang glaze that delivers bold Korean BBQ flavors without deep-frying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (grapeseed oil preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for 7-8 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 5-6 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Lower heat if chicken browns too fast.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Spoon the gochujang glaze over each thigh, turning to coat evenly. Let it bubble and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Transfer chicken to a serving plate. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or a crisp salad.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for best crispiness. Cook skin-side down undisturbed to develop a golden crust. Add glaze only after chicken is fully cooked to prevent burning. If glaze thickens too fast, add a splash of water to loosen. Avoid overcrowding the pan. For extra crispiness, finish under broiler briefly, watching carefully.

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Keywords: Korean BBQ chicken, crispy chicken thighs, gochujang glaze, easy Korean recipe, weeknight dinner, spicy chicken

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