Description
These Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls are a delicious Korean-inspired meal that balances the perfect blend of flavors. Tender chicken marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce served over a bed of rice with fresh vegetables, this dish is a satisfying and flavorful dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Assembly:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Optional: kimchi for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice among serving bowls. Top each with shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado slices, and green onions. Add the cooked chicken on top, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm with a side of kimchi if desired.
Notes
- To make it spicier, add extra gochujang or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice or quinoa for a low-carb version.
- Add a fried egg on top for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
