Gochujang Chicken Traybake
A bold Korean-inspired traybake featuring juicy chicken coated in a sticky gochujang glaze, roasted with vegetables until caramelised and irresistible. Big flavour, minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
To Finish
- Spring onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
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Step 1
Cooking Instructions
Make the Marinade
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Step 2
In a bowl, mix the gochujang, soy sauce, honey or sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
Coat the Chicken
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Step 3
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss until fully coated.
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Step 4
Leave to marinate for 10 minutes if time allows (longer = deeper flavour).
Assemble the Tray
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Preheat the oven to 200ยฐC (180ยฐC fan).
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Step 6
Spread the red pepper and red onion over a large roasting tray and drizzle with vegetable oil.
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Step 7
Place the marinated chicken on top, spooning over any extra sauce.
Roast
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Step 8
Roast for 35โ40 minutes, turning the chicken halfway, until cooked through and caramelised at the edges.
Finish & Serve
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Step 9
Scatter over spring onions and sesame seeds.
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Step 10
Serve hot with rice, noodles, or wrapped in lettuce leaves with a squeeze of lime.
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