Description
This Korean Inspired Spicy Chicken and Broccoli dish combines bold, spicy flavors with tender chicken and crunchy broccoli for a delicious meal. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of diced boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Fresh broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons of Korean gochujang
- 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger. Add 1 pound of diced chicken thighs to the marinade. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more flavor.
- While the chicken is marinating, steam or blanch the broccoli florets until they are bright green and slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the steamed broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the chicken and broccoli. Toss again to coat everything evenly and remove from heat.
- Serve your Korean Inspired Spicy Chicken and Broccoli over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for an added touch.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Adjust the spice level by reducing the amount of gochujang if you're sensitive to heat. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots for additional color and nutrients.