Spicy & Sweet Sticky Braised Chicken
Spicy & Sweet Sticky Braised Chicken
Craving a late-night snack? Try this non-fried braised chicken with a savory Korean fried chicken flavor!
Enjoy this tender and chewy braised chicken thigh, made without frying for a lighter feel. We’ll create a rich, savory sauce with a sweet, sour, and spicy Korean fried chicken profile. Perfect for a comforting meal or a delicious snack!
Main Ingredients- 750g Boneless Chicken Thighs
- 1 Onion
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
Braising Sauce Ingredients (Tablespoon Measurement)- 6 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Mirin (or Rice Wine)
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste), generously packed
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Oligodang (Corn Syrup or Rice Syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 0.3 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 300ml Water
- 6 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Mirin (or Rice Wine)
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste), generously packed
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Oligodang (Corn Syrup or Rice Syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 0.3 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 300ml Water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, it’s important to remove any gamey smell from the chicken thighs. Rinse the 750g of boneless chicken thighs and then soak them in about 500ml of milk for 30 minutes. This step will thoroughly remove any unpleasant odor.
Step 2
While the chicken is soaking, let’s prepare the delicious braising sauce! Start by finely dicing or thinly slicing the onion. The sweetness and flavor of the onion will add depth to the sauce.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or deep pan over medium heat. Add the prepared onion and sauté until it becomes translucent. Sautéing the onion until it’s soft and releases its sweetness is key.
Step 4
Once the onion is sweetly cooked and turns translucent, turn off the heat briefly. Pour in 300ml of clean water
Step 5
and add all the sauce ingredients: 6 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons mirin, 2 tablespoons gochugaru, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 generous tablespoon gochujang, 1 tablespoon sugar, 4 tablespoons oligodang, 0.5 tablespoon minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix everything well.
Step 6
Once the sauce is well combined, turn the heat back on to high and bring it to a boil.
Step 7
When the sauce starts to bubble vigorously in the center of the pan, it’s ready for the next step.
Step 8
Rinse the chicken thighs that were soaking in milk under cold water to remove excess milk, then place them into the pan skin-side down. Cooking the skin first will make it crispier and more flavorful.
Step 9
Once the sauce comes back to a boil after adding the chicken, use a spoon to ladle the delicious sauce over the chicken pieces. This ensures the chicken absorbs the flavors evenly.
Step 10
Now, cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium. Let the chicken cook for 15 minutes. Covering the pan helps the chicken cook through and absorb the sauce.
Step 11
After 15 minutes, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Then, remove the lid and continue to simmer over medium heat, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Step 12
After simmering for about 10 more minutes, the sauce will have reduced and become wonderfully thick and sticky. Turn off the heat, and your delicious braised chicken is ready!
Step 13
Here’s a tip: If you simmer for a bit longer until the sauce becomes very thick, the chicken skin will caramelize and stick slightly to the bottom of the pan, creating an even deeper, more delicious flavor. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 14
This sauce is truly magical! Unlike regular fried chicken, this braised chicken becomes even chewier as it cools, both the skin and the meat. Enjoying this with a cold beer is pure bliss! It also makes a fantastic side dish for rice. You must try making it!
Step 15
I served it with some steamed sweet pumpkin this time, and the combination of sweet pumpkin with the spicy and sweet braised chicken was fantastic! This non-fried chicken dish is easy on the stomach, so I hope everyone enjoys it heartily. ^^
