Description
These crispy gochujang boneless chicken thighs are sweet, spicy, and perfectly caramelized with a sticky Korean-inspired glaze. Juicy on the inside and golden on the outside, they’re an easy weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-worthy. Ready in 30 minutes with just one skillet!
Ingredients
4–6 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp mirin (or rice vinegar + honey)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup water (or chicken broth)
2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or canola)
2–3 green onions, sliced (white parts for cooking, greens for garnish)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prep: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, miso, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and water.
Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 5–6 minutes until golden and crisp.
Add sauce: Flip chicken, scatter in the white parts of green onions, and pour sauce into the pan (avoid the skin).
Finish in the oven: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, until cooked through (165°F internal temp).
Serve: Rest for 5 minutes, spoon sauce over the top, and garnish with green onion greens.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes after baking.
Make it mild by using less gochujang or add honey for a sweeter balance.
Store leftovers up to 4 days; reheat in a skillet to keep the skin crispy.
Freezer-friendly for up to 2 months — thaw and reheat on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet + Oven
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approx.)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: boneless chicken thighs, gochujang chicken, Korean chicken recipe, spicy chicken, weeknight dinner
