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A bowl of spicy gochujang chicken noodles topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Spicy Gochujang Chicken Noodles – Sweet & Spicy 15-Minute Dinner

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These Spicy Gochujang Chicken Noodles are the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes, they feature tender chicken, chewy noodles, and a glossy Korean-inspired sauce that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner, Quick & Easy
Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken:
  • 300 g chicken breast, sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
  • Noodles:
  • 180 g rice noodles or wheat noodles
  • Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 ml)
  • 1 tbsp honey (20 g)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 20 ml water to thin if needed
  • Toppings:
  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Equipment

  • Large non-stick pan
  • Medium pot for noodles
  • Mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook the Noodles: Boil noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
    Rice noodles soaking in hot water to soften before adding to the spicy gochujang chicken noodles recipe.
  2. Season the Chicken: Season sliced chicken with soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Thin chicken strips seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper for spicy gochujang chicken noodles.
  3. Pan-Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden and slightly crispy.
    Chicken strips simmering in a glossy gochujang sauce for spicy gochujang chicken noodles.
  4. Make the Sauce: Whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and water.
    Thick gochujang sauce being whisked in a glass bowl for spicy gochujang chicken noodles.
  5. Combine Everything: Add cooked noodles to the pan, pour sauce over, and toss until glossy and coated.
    Thick noodles coated in spicy red gochujang sauce with chicken pieces, ready to finish the spicy gochujang chicken noodles recipe.
  6. Serve: Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
    A bowl of spicy gochujang chicken noodles topped with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Adjust heat level by adding or reducing gochujang. Add veggies like bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch.