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Saucy Gochujang Noodles with Chicken Recipe

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This Saucy Gochujang Noodles with Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and spicy Korean-inspired dish combining tender ground chicken, chewy noodles, and a rich, tangy sauce made with gochujang, soy sauce, peanut butter, and tomato paste. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that balances heat, umami, and freshness with spinach and herbs, finished with chili oil and sesame seeds for a punch of flavor and texture.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoons gochujang sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic

Main

  • 1-2 cups broth or water (for thinning the sauce)
  • 1 pound ground chicken (can substitute ground pork)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 packets ramen or stir fry noodles (just the noodles)
  • 1-2 cups fresh spinach

Garnishes

  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (chives, scallions, cilantro, basil, or preferred herbs)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil (for finishing)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, tomato paste, peanut butter, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until a thick, cohesive sauce forms. Alternatively, you can shake the ingredients together in a jar.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until fully browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Boil the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen or stir fry noodles just a few minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
  4. Combine and heat: To the cooked chicken in the skillet, add fresh spinach, the drained noodles, and the prepared sauce. Toss everything together over medium-high heat until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through. Gradually add broth or water, about 1 to 1 1/2 cups total, to thin the sauce and achieve your desired sauciness.
  5. Serve and garnish: Plate the noodles and top generously with fresh herbs, scallions, chili oil, and sesame seeds. Adjust salt if needed and serve immediately for a flavorful, spicy meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground pork for the chicken if preferred.
  • Adjust the gochujang quantity to control the spiciness of the dish.
  • Use broth instead of water for a richer flavor when thinning the sauce.
  • Fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, or scallions add brightness to balance the rich sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean-inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/saucy-gochujang-noodles-with-chicken-recipe/