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Spicy Chicken Breast

20-Minute Spicy Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup water

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, pressing it into the meat.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear the chicken until golden and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F, about 4 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Whisk the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and water in a small bowl.
  4. Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Return the chicken and any juices, then spoon the sauce over the top and cook for 1 minute, flipping once.
  5. Slice the chicken, plate with extra sauce from the pan, and serve.

Notes

Use a thermometer to hit 165°F exactly; that keeps the meat from drying out. If the sauce thickens too much before you add the chicken, stir in a tablespoon of water to loosen it. Leftover sauce from the pan is great drizzled over rice.