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gochujang chicken thighs with honey recipe
Carmen Spillette

Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken 

4.67 from 3 votes
You will love this easy chicken recipe. This sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken is a mouth-watering recipe that will have you come back for more. You can air fry or bake this chicken. It is so easy you will love it.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs boneless, keep the skin on
  • 2 cloves of garlic grated with microplane
  • 3 stalks of green onions white and green parts seperated
  • 2 tablespoon gochujang paste
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Method
 

Debone the Chicken:
  1. If needed, use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to debone the chicken thighs.
  2.  
Prepare the Marinade:
  1. Grate the garlic using a microplane.
  2. Thinly slice the green onions, keeping the white and green parts separated.
Mix the Marinade:
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the gochujang paste, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated garlic.
  2. Add the white parts of the green onions and stir to combine.
Marinate the Chicken:
  1. Place the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes (optional for more flavor).
Cooking Options:
  1. Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (200°C). Arrange the chicken in a single layer and cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
  2. Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (200°C). Lay the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and fully cooked. Broil at the last 3 minutes to get a nice brown skin.
  3. Serve: Serve this with freshly made rice and garnish with the sliced green parts of the onions and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to intensify the flavors.
  • Air fry skin side down first then flip. This will make the skin more crispy at the end.
  • Ensure the chicken thighs are in a single layer, without overlapping, for even cooking in both the air fryer and oven.

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