Description
A flavorful and spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry with fresh veggies, perfectly balanced with savory soy sauce and aromatic garlic. This quick and easy stir fry features tender chicken thighs, crunchy carrots, leeks, and yellow onions all tossed in a spicy Korean chili paste sauce, served best with steamed white rice and garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1/2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
Vegetables
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Leek (white and light green parts only)
- 1/2 Yellow Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
Sauce & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
To Serve
- White Rice (to taste)
- Toasted White Sesame Seeds (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces about 1 inch in size. Place them in a bowl and add the sesame oil. Toss thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly and set aside to marinate briefly.
- Slice Vegetables: Halve the carrot lengthwise and slice diagonally into approximately 1/4-inch thick pieces. Slice the white and light green parts of the leek diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Finally, slice the yellow onion into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, and paprika until well combined to form a flavorful stir-fry sauce.
- Cook Garlic and Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then add the coated chicken pieces, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the chicken begins to brown.
- Add Vegetables and Sauce: Add the sliced carrots, leeks, and onions to the wok along with the prepared gochujang sauce. Stir frequently for 4-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve and Garnish: Optionally garnish the dish with toasted white sesame seeds. Serve the stir fry warm alongside steamed white rice to complete the meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang for desired spice level.
- Use chicken breast if preferred, but thighs provide more tenderness.
- Sesame seeds can be substituted with chopped peanuts or omitted altogether.
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Vegetables can be swapped for bell peppers or zucchini for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Gochujang chicken stir fry, Korean chicken recipe, spicy chicken stir fry, quick chicken dinner, Asian stir fry
