One-Skillet Gochujang Butter Chicken
This One-Skillet Gochujang Butter Chicken is bursting with bold, spicy, and buttery flavors for a quick and easy weeknight meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by cutting your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned on all sides but not fully cooked through.
- Push the chicken to one side of the skillet. Add the unsalted butter, gochujang, soy sauce, and honey to the empty side. Stir until the butter melts and forms a smooth sauce.
- Mix the chicken into the sauce, ensuring each piece is coated. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the broccoli florets and sliced red bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped green onion and sesame seeds on top. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Sauté garlic and ginger first to build a flavorful base.
- Keep sauce thick enough by not adding too much broth.
- Cook vegetables just until tender-crisp to retain color and texture.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs or tofu for variations.