Gochujang ferments in Korean clay pots for 3+ years, developing 40+ flavor compounds that make store-bought versions taste like ketchup.
Korean BBQ Gochujang Chicken Meal Prep
Get ready to savor the bold flavors of our Korean BBQ Gochujang Chicken Meal Prep! This mouthwatering dish features tender chicken marinated in spicy-sweet gochujang, paired with vibrant veggies and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep, these tasty bowls will keep you fueled and excited all week long!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 2 tsp minced garlic (10 ml)
- 1 tsp minced ginger (5 ml)
- 1 green onion
- 1 persian cucumber
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 8 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs raw (227 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (15 ml)
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (360 ml)
- 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (5 ml)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tsp salt (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 2 tbsp gochujang (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (1 tbsp for marinade and 1 tbsp for glaze) (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1 cup edamame (240 ml)
- 1.5 tsp sesame seeds (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Dice your cucumbers and green onions and peel your edamame.
- 2
In a bowl combine honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, salt, soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil to make your glaze.
- 3
In a new bowl, add in your chicken thighs and soy sauce, minced garlic and minced ginger and rub into the chicken thighs and then set aside.
- 4
On a piece of parchment paper, place your marinaded chicken thighs flat. Then, brush the gochujang glaze to fully coat all of the chicken thighs.
- 5
Place the chicken thighs with the parchment paper into your air fryer at 370 Fahrenheit for 17-20 minutes (cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer).
- 6
In a meal prep container, add your cooked rice, edamame, cucumbers, and gochujang chicken topped with sesame seeds and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry chicken thighs at exactly 370°F for 17-20 minutes because this temperature creates optimal Maillard browning while rendering fat without burning the gochujang sugars.technique370°F for 17-20 minutes
- ✓Marinate chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes before glazing so the soy sauce breaks down proteins and increases moisture retention by 15-20%.timing30 minutes minimum
- ✓Use parchment paper under the chicken to prevent gochujang glaze from burning to the air fryer basket, as gochujang contains 8-12% natural sugars that caramelize at 320°F.equipment320°F caramelization point
- ✓Balance your gochujang glaze with a 2:1 ratio of honey to brown sugar because honey's fructose caramelizes slower than sucrose, preventing bitter char.ingredient2:1 honey to brown sugar ratio
- ✓Let glazed chicken rest 3-4 minutes after air frying so the glaze sets and thickens from residual heat, creating a glossy lacquered finish.timing3-4 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
intermediate
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Gochujang ferments in Korean clay pots for 3+ years, developing 40+ flavor compounds that make store-bought versions taste like ketchup.
Korean BBQ Gochujang Chicken Meal Prep
Get ready to savor the bold flavors of our Korean BBQ Gochujang Chicken Meal Prep! This mouthwatering dish features tender chicken marinated in spicy-sweet gochujang, paired with vibrant veggies and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep, these tasty bowls will keep you fueled and excited all week long!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 2 tsp minced garlic (10 ml)
- 1 tsp minced ginger (5 ml)
- 1 green onion
- 1 persian cucumber
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 8 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs raw (227 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(5)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (15 ml)
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (360 ml)
- 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (5 ml)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1/2 tsp salt (2.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 2 tbsp gochujang (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (1 tbsp for marinade and 1 tbsp for glaze) (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1 cup edamame (240 ml)
- 1.5 tsp sesame seeds (7.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Dice your cucumbers and green onions and peel your edamame.
- 2
In a bowl combine honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, salt, soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil to make your glaze.
- 3
In a new bowl, add in your chicken thighs and soy sauce, minced garlic and minced ginger and rub into the chicken thighs and then set aside.
- 4
On a piece of parchment paper, place your marinaded chicken thighs flat. Then, brush the gochujang glaze to fully coat all of the chicken thighs.
- 5
Place the chicken thighs with the parchment paper into your air fryer at 370 Fahrenheit for 17-20 minutes (cooking time will vary depending on your air fryer).
- 6
In a meal prep container, add your cooked rice, edamame, cucumbers, and gochujang chicken topped with sesame seeds and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry chicken thighs at exactly 370°F for 17-20 minutes because this temperature creates optimal Maillard browning while rendering fat without burning the gochujang sugars.technique370°F for 17-20 minutes
- ✓Marinate chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes before glazing so the soy sauce breaks down proteins and increases moisture retention by 15-20%.timing30 minutes minimum
- ✓Use parchment paper under the chicken to prevent gochujang glaze from burning to the air fryer basket, as gochujang contains 8-12% natural sugars that caramelize at 320°F.equipment320°F caramelization point
- ✓Balance your gochujang glaze with a 2:1 ratio of honey to brown sugar because honey's fructose caramelizes slower than sucrose, preventing bitter char.ingredient2:1 honey to brown sugar ratio
- ✓Let glazed chicken rest 3-4 minutes after air frying so the glaze sets and thickens from residual heat, creating a glossy lacquered finish.timing3-4 minutes