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Sizzling Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry


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  • Author: Penny Smith
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A bold and flavorful stir fry featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, spicy Korean-inspired sauce that comes together quickly in one pan.


Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs – 1½ pounds (680 g), sliced

  • Gochujang – ¼ cup (60 g)

  • Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

  • Brown sugar – 1½ tablespoons (18 g)

  • Sesame oil – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)

  • Garlic – 5 cloves, minced

  • Fresh ginger – 1 tablespoon, grated

  • Onion – 1 large (200 g), sliced

  • Green cabbage – 2 cups (150 g), chopped

  • Carrot – 1 medium (80 g), julienned

  • Green onions – 3 stalks, sliced

  • Neutral cooking oil – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

  • Sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon, for garnish


Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix chicken with gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Add onion, cabbage, and carrot. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

  • Stir in green onions and cook for 1 minute.

  • Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust gochujang to control spice level.

  • Best served immediately while hot and sizzling.

  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes