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A full view of a BBQ gochujang chicken rice bowl featuring thick slices of caramelized chicken glazed in a spicy, sweet, and smoky Korean-style sauce. Nestled over fluffy white rice and accompanied by blanched bok choy, this dish balances heat and freshness in a visually vibrant and satisfying dinner perfect for Asian recipe lovers.
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BBQ Gochujang Chicken

A quick and flavorful BBQ Gochujang Chicken made in the air fryer. Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze, served over rice for an easy, restaurant-quality meal. 
Watch me make BBQ Gochujang Chicken
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes, BBQ Gochujang Chicken, Easy, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Chicken Recipe, Easy Recipes, Korean Chicken Recipe, Spicy Chicken, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • 8 oz chicken thighs cut into pieces, see note 2
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1- inch piece ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Gochujang Glaze

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for 15 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and honey to create the glaze.
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer, brush with the glaze, and cook at 380°F (190°C) for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Slice the chicken and serve over a fresh bowl of steamed rice. Optionally, serve with steamed greens. Enjoy!

Notes

(1) You can also bake at 390°F or 190°C for 20 minutes if you do not have an air fryer
(2) Any cut of chicken can be substituted, I often use chicken breast

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 12g