Spicy Korean Chicken 

This Spicy Korean Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Marinated in a spicy blend of Sriracha, soy sauce, and garlic, it's served with steamed rice and tenderstem broccoli. Easy to prepare, it's a delightful alternative to takeout.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

• 500g chicken breast fillets, cut into strips

• 45 ml (3 tbsp) vegetable oil, divided

• 30 ml (2 tbsp) Sriracha

• 1–2 g (½–1 tsp) cornstarch

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp honey

• 2.5 cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced

• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

• 1 tsp chili powder

For Serving:

• Steamed rice

• Steamed tenderstem broccoli

• Dry roasted peanuts, chopped

• Lime wedges

• Sliced green onions

Directions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • In a small bowl, combine vegetable oil, Sriracha, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and chili powder. Whisk well to blend.

   • Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

2. Prepare the Sides:

   • While the chicken is marinating, cook the rice according to the package instructions.

   • Steam the tenderstem broccoli until tender. Set aside, keeping both the rice and broccoli warm.

3. Cook the Chicken:

   • Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Using tongs, lift the chicken out of the marinade and place it in the hot skillet. Reserve the marinade.

   • Sauté the chicken for 5–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.

4. Simmer the Sauce:

   • Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing it to thicken into a shiny, sticky sauce.

5. Serve:

   • Serve the chicken over steamed rice.

   • Top with chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, and lime wedges.

   • Add the steamed tenderstem broccoli on the side.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 236 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 7 g

• Protein: 22 g

• Fat: 13 g

• Saturated Fat: 2 g

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g

• Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g

• Trans Fat: 1 g

• Cholesterol: 64 mg

• Sodium: 809 mg

• Potassium: 421 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 5 g

• Vitamin A: 191 IU

• Vitamin C: 7 mg

• Calcium: 13 mg

• Iron: 1 mg