Description
These Sticky Gochujang Chicken Tacos are a delicious fusion of Korean flavors in a convenient taco form. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, then pan-seared to sticky perfection and served in warm tortillas with crunchy cabbage and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Serving:
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Optional: lime wedges, sriracha mayo, or pickled onions for topping
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add marinated chicken, and cook until sticky and caramelized.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, fill with chicken, top with cabbage, green onions, and sesame seeds. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- For added crunch, toast the sesame seeds before sprinkling.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
