🔥 Sticky Gochujang Chicken Meatballs with Scallions & Sesame 🌶️
A bold, sweet-spicy bite that brings Korean flair to your table
✨ Glazed to glossy perfection—each meatball delivers a fiery kiss and a honeyed hug.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
500 g ground chicken
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 spring onions (finely sliced)
1 egg
40 g panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
Sticky Gochujang Glaze
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) 🌶️
1½ tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey 🍯
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp water
To Finish
Sesame seeds
Extra sliced spring onion
Optional: thinly sliced red chili for garnish
The Aroma…
Sizzling meatballs in the pan, then glazed in a fiery red sauce that thickens to a sticky, spicy lacquer—utterly irresistible.
Instructions
🥣 Make the Meatballs:
In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, spring onions, egg, panko, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
🧆 Shape & Cook:
Roll into small meatballs (about 20). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes total.
🔥 Make the Glaze:
In a small saucepan, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and water. Simmer over low heat for 3–5 minutes until glossy and thickened.
🌀 Toss to Coat:
Add meatballs to the glaze, tossing until fully coated and sticky.
🌱 Finish & Serve:
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra spring onions. Serve as a snack or with rice for a full meal.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 20 meatballs
Difficulty: Weeknight-friendly spice hit
Why You’ll Love It
Gochujang adds a deep, balanced heat that’s wildly addictive
They’re perfect for meal prep, parties, or stuffing into bao buns
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