Fusion
Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl
Sticky-sweet gochujang-glazed chicken over rice with sesame and spring onion — a punchy Korean-style bowl in 20 minutes.
About this recipe
Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl is a fusion lunch for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around chicken, and it takes around 20 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 300g, cubed chicken thigh
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 bowls, cooked rice
- 1 stalk spring onion
- 2 tbsp gochujang buy
- 1 tbsp honey buy
- 1 tsp sesame seeds buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Mix gochujang, soy, honey, garlic and sesame oil into a sauce.
~3 min
- 2
Pan-fry the chicken until browned and cooked, 8 min; add the sauce and toss to a sticky glaze, 2 min.
~11 min
- 3
Spoon over rice and finish with spring onion and sesame seeds.
~3 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Chicken thigh
- chicken breast (cook a touch less so it stays juicy), or firm tofu.
- Gochujang
- sriracha or chilli paste with a little miso and sugar.
- Soy sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
- Sesame oil
- use sparingly — a tiny bit of tahini, or just skip it; it’s a finishing flavour.
- Spring onion
- thinly sliced onion or chives for the finish.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
- Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
- Keep the white and green parts separate — whites go in early with the aromatics, greens at the end. How to chop spring onions →
- Slice chicken thinly across the grain — it cooks faster and stays tender. How to slice chicken thinly →
Storage & leftovers
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
Frequently asked
How long does Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl take to make? +
Around 20 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Chicken thigh → chicken breast (cook a touch less so it stays juicy), or firm tofu; Gochujang → sriracha or chilli paste with a little miso and sugar; Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl ahead of time? +
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
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