Gochujang Honey Chicken Protein Bowl

Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs glazed in a sticky gochujang and honey sauce, served over warm brown rice with crispy edamame, shredded cabbage, and a cooling sesame yogurt drizzle.

45 min2 servingsEasy
You'll needPanStovetopRice cooker

Ingredients

  • 500gchicken breast, cubed
  • 3 tbspgochujang paste
  • 2 tbsphoney
  • 2 tbsprice vinegar
  • 1 tbspsesame oil
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tspfresh ginger, grated
  • 200gshort grain rice
  • 200gbroccoli florets
  • 150gshredded carrots
  • 100gcucumber, sliced
  • 2 tbspsesame seeds
  • 2green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • to tastesalt and pepper

How to make it

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.

Step 3

Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Pour gochujang sauce over chicken and stir well. Cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce coats chicken.

Step 7

Steam broccoli for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step 8

Divide cooked rice between serving bowls.

Step 9

Top rice with gochujang chicken, broccoli, carrots, and cucumber.

Step 10

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

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