Sticky Honey Gochujang Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)
Juicy chicken thighs with honey gochujang glaze—crisped to perfection. Enjoy bold flavor in under 30 minutes.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
→ Marinade
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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3 stalks green onions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons gochujang paste
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2 tablespoons honey
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3 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
# How to Make It:
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If necessary, debone the chicken thighs with a sharp knife or kitchen shears, keeping the skin intact.
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Grate the garlic with a microplane. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
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In a bowl, whisk together gochujang paste, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated garlic, and the white parts of the green onions until well combined.
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Place the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
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Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer, skin side down. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the exterior is golden and the interior reaches 74°C.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place chicken on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and cooked thoroughly. Broil for the last 3 minutes for crisp skin.
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Garnish with the reserved sliced green onion tops before serving. Pair with freshly steamed rice for a complete meal.
# Additional Information:
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Marinating for at least 15 minutes deeply infuses the chicken with flavor and improves tenderness.
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To achieve crispier skin in the air fryer, start cooking skin side down and flip halfway through.
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Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer to promote even cooking in both air fryer and oven methods.