Gochujang Honey Glazed Chicken Breast recipe

Gochujang Honey Glazed Chicken Breast

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
35min

This flavorful recipe brings together the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors in a quick and delicious chicken dish. Serve with steamed rice or potatoes for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1 chicken breast with glaze)

For the Chicken

  • 2piece
    pasture-raised chicken breasts
  • 2tsp
    cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2tbsp
    vegetable oil

For the Glaze

  • 1tbsp
    ginger, crushed
  • 3clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1tbsp
    chili flakes
  • 3tbsp
    honey
  • 2tsp
    soy sauce
  • 1tsp
    fireball chilies (optional)
  • 2tsp
    gochujang paste
  • 1cup
    water or chicken broth
  • 1/2piece
    fresh lemon, juiced

How to make Gochujang Honey Glazed Chicken Breast

Prep the Chicken

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.

  2. Slice each breast in half horizontally to create thin pieces.

    Step 1.1: Slice each breast in half horizontally to create thin pieces
  3. Lightly coat the chicken slices with cornstarch, then shake off any excess.

    Step 1.1: Lightly coat the chicken slices with cornstarch, then shake off any excess

Sear the Chicken

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

    Step 2.1: Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown

Prepare the Glaze

  1. In the same skillet, add a drop of oil and reduce the heat to medium-low.

  2. Add the ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

  3. Pour in the water or chicken broth, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the skillet.

  4. Add the honey, gochujang paste, soy sauce, chili flakes, and fireball chilies.

  5. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir to combine.

  6. Let the glaze simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.

    Step 3.1: Let the glaze simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly
  7. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them.

    Step 3.1: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them
  8. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and coated in the sauce.

    Step 3.1: Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and coated in the sauce
  9. Transfer the glazed chicken to a plate and drizzle any remaining sauce on top.

  10. Serve with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use a light cornstarch coating for a subtle crispiness.

  2. Adjust spice levels by adding more or less gochujang or chili flakes to suit your heat preference.

  3. The glaze can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.