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Gochujang Chicken Tacos

Quick pan-seared chicken glazed with sweet-spicy gochujang, served in tortillas with cucumber pickles.

Gochujang Chicken Tacos

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 12 oz oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp tbsp sesame oil
  • 6 small flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced(optional)
  • 1 tsp tsp toasted sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Quick-pickle the cucumber: stir rice vinegar and sugar in a bowl, add cucumber slices, and set aside (5 minutes).

  2. 2

    Whisk gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl to make the glaze.

  3. 3

    Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season lightly, and pan-sear in a hot skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the glaze to the skillet and toss for 1-2 minutes until the chicken is glossy and coated.

  5. 5

    Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Assemble tacos with glazed chicken, drained pickled cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

620

31% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate58 g
Fat24 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar12 g
Sodium1150 mg

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