Gochujang Chicken Thighs (Cooked in the Air Fryer)
Spicy, umami, and flavorful chicken thighs marinated in a gochujang sauce
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Servings: 2
Calories: 564kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2.5 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru korean hot pepper powder
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Gochujang Sauce
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon gochujang
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1-2 tablespoon water to loosen sauce if needed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add chicken thighs, minced garlic, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and salt. Marinate for 30 mins or overnight preferred.
- Preheat air fryer to 425F for a few mins. Add chicken thighs (don’t overcrowd and cook in batches as needed) and air fry for 11-14 mins, flipping halfway, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165F or more)
- While the chicken is cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients in a cup or bowl and set aside.
- Serve chicken with fluffy white rice, veggies, and other sides you desire. Pour gochujang sauce on top of the chicken for extra flavor.
Notes
Alternate Methods:
If you don't have an air fryer, you can pan-fry the chicken on each side for 5-6 mins or bake them in the oven at 400F for 20-25 mins. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Nutrition
Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 323mg | Sodium: 3136mg | Potassium: 1117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg