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Gochujang Chicken with Warm Kale & Chickpeas (Easy, Elevated & Packed With Flavor)

Ingredients

  • gochujang
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1–2 tablespoon neutral oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt + pepper
  • Squeeze of lemon

Instructions

  • Make the Marinade In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil, pepper, and paprika.
  • Coat the Chicken Add the chicken thighs and massage the marinade into every piece. Let sit 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
  • Bake Preheat oven to 400°F Bake for 25–30 minutes Broil for 2–3 minutes to caramelize the glaze Spoon pan juices over the chicken