Description
This Easy 30 Minute Spicy Korean Chicken is a delightful dish packed with vibrant flavors and simple preparation, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken breast fillets
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 0.5 teaspoon cornstarch (up to 1 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1-inch fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Steamed rice
- Tenderstem broccoli
- Dry roasted peanuts
- Lime wedges
- Green onions
Instructions
- Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice as per instructions and steam broccoli until tender.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer to thicken the sauce for 2 minutes.
- Serve chicken over rice, garnished with peanuts, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used for a richer flavor, with slight adjustments in cooking time.
For a milder version, reduce Sriracha or add more honey to balance the heat.
Marinating overnight can enhance flavor depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg