Description
This Gochujang-Braised Chicken and Crispy Rice recipe combines tender, spicy chicken thighs with crispy rice for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The gochujang sauce adds a Korean-inspired kick to the dish, while the crispy rice provides a delightful contrast in texture. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
For the Sauce:
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
For the Crispy Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice, cooked and chilled
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Cook onion, garlic, and ginger. Add gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chicken broth. Simmer and return chicken to the pan.
- Crisp the Rice: Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Press chilled rice into the pan and cook until crispy. Break into chunks.
- Serve: Place crispy rice on a plate, top with braised chicken, spoon sauce over top, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Chilling the rice helps it crisp up better—perfect for using leftovers.
- You can adjust the heat by using more or less gochujang.
- Bone-in chicken thighs keep the meat moist and flavorful, but boneless thighs can be used for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
