Description
Korean cuisine is renowned for its bold, dynamic flavors, and one of the standout dishes that truly captures the essence of this vibrant culinary tradition is the Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry. This dish is a perfect balance of heat, savory goodness, and just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste), adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
2. Stir Fry Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
3. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken to the pan and stir-fry until it’s browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
4. Add Sauce & Veggies: Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. Mix well, then add the bell peppers. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until the peppers are slightly tender but still crisp.
5. Finish & Garnish: Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds and green onions.
6. Serve: Enjoy this flavorful Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry hot, either on its own or with a side of steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
High Heat is Key: Stir-frying requires high heat to achieve that perfect sear and caramelization on the ingredients. Make sure your skillet or wok is ripping hot before adding the oil and ingredients.
Prepare Ingredients Ahead of Time: Having all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking will make the stir-frying process much smoother and faster.
Adjust Spice Level: The amount of gochujang you use can be adjusted to suit your desired level of heat. Start with 2 tablespoon and add more if you want an extra kick.
Meal Prep Potential: This dish is perfect for meal prepping. Cook the chicken and vegetables in advance, then simply reheat and add the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams