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Korean Spicy Chicken Noodles

Korean Spicy Chicken Noodles for a Cozy Comfort Meal

Enjoy Korean Spicy Chicken Noodles, a quick and versatile dish with chewy noodles enveloped in spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 12 oz fresh ramen or udon noodles Substitute with thick spaghetti if needed.
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs Can replace with firm tofu or other proteins.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp gochujang Adjust quantity based on personal spice tolerance.
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp scallions Chopped.
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of water over high heat. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add the fresh ramen or udon noodles, cooking them according to package instructions until just tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth. If too thick, add a tablespoon of water.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, cooking for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, pour the gochujang sauce over the chicken, and stir to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy.
  5. Add the cooked noodles directly into the skillet with chicken and sauce. Toss everything together gently and heat for another 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, transfer to serving bowls, and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Use fresh noodles for the best texture. Adjust spice levels according to preference and prepare ingredients in advance to ensure a smooth cooking process.

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