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Flavorful Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl

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A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey gochujang sauce served over fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 ½ cups white or jasmine rice (uncooked)
  • Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 ½ cups of white or jasmine rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
  3. Pat dry chicken thighs and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side.
  5. Flip chicken pieces and cook for another 3-4 minutes until nearly cooked through (internal temperature about 160°F).
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat to medium and toss gently to coat. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
  7. Stir in toasted sesame oil for aroma and richness.
  8. Spoon cooked rice into bowls, top with sticky honey gochujang chicken, and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing and sticky glaze development. Stir sauce gently to avoid burning. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and verify gochujang is gluten-free. A splash of water can loosen sauce if it thickens too much. Optional toppings include toasted sesame seeds, sliced cucumbers, pickled vegetables, or a fried egg.

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