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Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chicken Bowls

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful bowl combining spicy, sweet, and savory elements with tender ground chicken and fresh herbs, served over rice.

Ingredients

For the sauce

  • ½ cup filtered water
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch or cornstarch

For the chicken

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 6 scallions thinly sliced white and green parts divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground chicken or turkey
  • ⅓ cup roasted or toasted cashews
  • ½ cup fresh Thai basil or sweet basil, torn

To garnish

  • as needed toasted sesame seeds
  • reserved scallions green part only
  • extra fresh torn basil

For serving

  • as needed cooked white or brown rice

Instructions 

  • Whisk together water, soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, and starch to make the sauce.
  • Heat sesame oil in a skillet, cook scallion whites, peppers, and garlic with salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Stir in the sauce, cashews, and cook for 2-4 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in basil or reserve for garnish.
  • Serve warm over rice, garnished with sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and torn basil.

Notes

Adjust the amount of gochujang for desired spice level.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: bowl, chicken, Spicy