Solo Cooking God's Homemade Spicy Marinade Chicken

Simple spicy marinated chicken made by pan-searing boneless chicken thigh meat, coating it with starch for crispiness, then tossing it in a sweet and spicy sauce.

🙋 Recommended for

  • People who find delivery chicken too expensive and want to make it at home
  • Those looking to quickly prepare a tasty snack for kids or an excellent beer pairing

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • boneless chicken thigh meat 500g
  • salt a pinch
  • vegetable oil as needed
  • starch 3 tablespoons
  • gochujang 1 tablespoon
  • oyster sauce 1 tablespoon
  • ketchup 2 tablespoons
  • red pepper powder 1 tablespoon
  • sugar 3 tablespoons
  • minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon
  • water 2~3 tablespoons
  • toasted sesame seeds a pinch

Recipe 🍳

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and place boneless chicken thigh meat skin-side down.
  2. Season lightly with salt, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides. Cut into bite-sized pieces and ensure the inside is fully cooked.
  3. Once the chicken is done, evenly sprinkle 3 tablespoons of starch over the meat and stir-fry quickly in the remaining oil to create a crispy coating.
  4. Turn off the heat completely and mix gochujang, oyster sauce, ketchup, red pepper powder, sugar, minced garlic, and water to make the sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce into the pan and toss thoroughly with the cooked chicken using residual heat.
  6. Once the sauce is well-coated, transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  1. Place chicken thigh meat in a pan, season lightly with salt, and sear until golden on both sides. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sprinkle the cooked chicken with starch and stir-fry quickly in the remaining oil to form a crispy crust.
  3. Turn off the heat, add the spicy-sweet sauce, toss well, and finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

Cooking tips 💡

  • When searing the chicken, start with the skin side down so the fat renders naturally, resulting in a richer, crispier texture.
  • After adding starch, stir quickly to prevent burning—since the starch absorbs oil rapidly, constant movement is key.
  • Always turn off the heat before mixing in the sauce; residual heat is enough to blend everything smoothly without risking scorching.
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