Spicy Korean Gochujang Chicken Tenders
70% authentic · Korean-inspired
Chicken tenders coated in a sweet, spicy, and savory Korean gochujang glaze. A flavorful twist on a classic.
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast tenders1.5 lbs
- Cornstarch0.5 cup
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper0.5 tsp
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste)0.25 cup
- Honey2 tbsp
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Rice vinegar1 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tsp
- Garlic, minced2 cloves
- Ginger, grated1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seedsfor garnish
- Scallions, thinly slicedfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Prepare chicken: Trim chicken tenders and pat dry. In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- 2
Cook chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken tenders in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3
Make the glaze: While chicken cooks, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- 4
Glaze the chicken: Once chicken is cooked, add the glaze to the skillet with the chicken. Toss gently to coat all tenders evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the glaze is sticky and coats the chicken.
- 5
Serve: Transfer glazed chicken tenders to a serving plate. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
