Sticky Gochujang Chicken Bites
Pan fried until perfectly crispy and tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce, these sticky gochujang chicken bites are an easy flavor-packed appetizer!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 291kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil for pan frying
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for serving
Instructions
- Combine chicken cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until chicken is evenly coated in cornstarch.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to pan in a single layer, shaking off excess cornstarch, and fry on all sides until chicken is golden-brown and crispy. Cook remaining chicken, adding additional oil to pan as needed. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside for a moment.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic, gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Drain drippings from pan you used to fry the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Add gochujang mixture and stir frequently 2-3 minutes until sauce is thickened and reduced.
- Toss chicken into gochujang sauce until evenly coated. Spear chicken with toothpicks, arrange on a serving plate, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Chicken bites are best if served immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 6 chicken bites | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.6g | Protein: 10.6g | Fat: 16.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 8.3g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg