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Spicy Korean Chicken

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This Spicy Korean Chicken is a flavorful, quick dish that combines tender chicken marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce, sautéed to perfection. Served with steamed rice, broccoli, and garnished with peanuts and lime, it’s a delicious and easy weeknight meal full of bold Korean flavors.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2.5 cm piece ginger, peeled and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

For Serving:

  • Steamed rice
  • Steamed tenderstem broccoli
  • Dry roasted peanuts, chopped
  • Lime wedges
  • Green onions, sliced

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  1. In a small bowl, combine vegetable oil, Sriracha, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and chili powder. Whisk well to blend.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.

Prepare the Sides:

  1. While the chicken is marinating, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  2. Steam the tenderstem broccoli until tender, then set aside, keeping both the rice and broccoli warm.

Cook the Chicken:

  1. Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Using tongs, lift the chicken out of the marinade and place it in the hot skillet. Reserve the marinade.
  3. Sauté the chicken for 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown.

Add the Sauce:

  1. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the chicken.
  2. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken.

Serve:

  1. Serve the spicy Korean chicken over steamed rice, accompanied by tenderstem broccoli.
  2. Garnish with chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of Sriracha and chili powder.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
  • For extra texture, add bell peppers or onions to the skillet.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Courses
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: Korean, Asian