Chicken Thighs? Try This Korean Spicy Stir-Fry (So Satisfying!) 🍗🔥

Korean Spicy Chicken

A quick and easy twist on the classic spicy pork stir-fry made with tender chicken thighs!

Juicy, spicy-sweet, and ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect with a warm bowl of rice.

Ingredients

For the stir-fry:

3 boneless chicken thighs (350g / about 12 oz)
½ onion
1/4 carrot
3 green onions

For the sauce:

1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (or 1 tbsp more soy sauce)
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
1 tbsp Korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
½ tbsp minced garlic
A pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Step 1. Make the sauce

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, chili flakes, gochujang, garlic, and black pepper until smooth. Tip: Make the sauce ahead — the flavors blend better.

Step 2. Prepare the vegetables

Slice onion into medium pieces. Thinly slice the carrot. (Thin slices cook faster.) Cut green onions on the diagonal for a nice look.

Step 3. Prepare the chicken

Wash, drain, and pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat, leaving a little for juiciness. Cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.

Step 4. Cook

Heat a pan over medium-high heat with cooking oil. Add chicken and cook until golden on both sides. Tip: Browning first locks in the juices and makes the sauce cling better. Add the sauce and vegetables. Stir-fry over high heat for about 2 minutes. For extra sweetness, add corn syrup or honey.