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Saucy Gochujang Noodles with Chicken Recipe

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A flavorful and saucy Gochujang Noodles recipe featuring ground chicken, vibrant spinach, and a savory, spicy sauce made with gochujang, soy sauce, peanut butter, and tomato paste. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a 30-minute weeknight dinner, combining tender noodles and protein in a deliciously balanced Korean-inspired stir fry.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 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 Dish

  • 1-2 cups broth or water for thinning the sauce (about 1 1/2 cups total)
  • 1 pound ground chicken (or 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

Toppings

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, tomato paste, peanut butter, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl or shake in a jar until a thick sauce forms.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and season generously with 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  3. Cook the noodles: Boil the ramen or stir fry noodles in boiling water for a few minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
  4. Combine and heat: Add fresh spinach, cooked noodles, and the prepared sauce to the skillet with the chicken over medium-high heat. Toss everything together and cook until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through. Gradually add broth or water (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups) to thin the sauce to your desired sauciness, stirring as you go.
  5. Serve and garnish: Plate the noodles and top with fresh herbs, additional scallions if desired, a drizzle of chili oil, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Adjust salt to taste before serving.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the gochujang or chili oil amount.
  • You can substitute ground chicken with ground pork or turkey.
  • Use fresh spinach or any leafy green of your choice for added nutrition.
  • Adjust the broth or water quantity to achieve your preferred sauce consistency.
  • This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean-inspired

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