Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Sauce is not only great for fried chicken, it also makes an amazing sauce for chicken wings, chicken tenders and so much more. This Korean inspired sauce will quickly become a family favourite.
This sauce is our go-to sauce for pouring over fried chicken, especially our Asian-inspired brined fried chicken. It is easy to make in one bowl and can last up to a month in the fridge, making it perfect to make ahead and have on hand when you need it.
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Ingredients For Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Sauce
To make this sauce, eight ingredients will be needed.
- Ketchup. This is the base of the sauce. Any brand of ketchup will work.
- Gochujang. A thick paste made from red chilies, this is the spic in the sauce.
- Honey. Local honey is our go-to for all our recipes. Honey adds sweetness but also helps hold the sauce together without it becoming too thin.
- Brown Sugar. Another sweetener that balances out the spiciness of the gochujang paste.
- Soy Sauce. Adding saltiness to the sauce helps balance the overall flavours of the sauce.
- Garlic. It complements the chilis in the gochujang paste.
- Sesame Oil. A little of this ingredient goes a long way. Sesame oil can have a very strong flavour so measure it carefully.
- Rice Wine Vinegar. A small amount of acid is added to balance out the heat and sweet.
Where To Buy Gochujang Paste?
There is a Korean Market near us where we buy our gochujang paste. They have many different brands and package sizes. If you have a similar market, we suggest that is where to buy gochujang.
If not, Gochujang can be found in many grocery stores in the international aisles. It is also available on Amazon.
How To Use Sweet And Spicy Gochujang Sauce
Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Sauce is a staple in our house. We use it as a sauce mostly for fried chicken, but there are other ways we use it as well.
Using it as a dip is great for chicken tenders and nuggets. It can be served warm or cold for dipping.
This sauce is perfect for grilled or fried chicken wings as well. Coat wings in the sauce for sticky, sweet and spicy wings.
Serve Gochujang sauce over sliced grilled pork tenderloin or sliced beef.
We have used this sauce to make beef and broccoli.
Storing Sweet And Spicy Gochujang Sauce
Storing this sauce is easy. Pour it in a mason jar or air-tight container and keep refrigerated for up to one month. Serve it warm or straight out of the fridge.
Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Sauce {for fried chicken}
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp ketchup
- 3 Tbsp Gochujang paste
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
- Serve over fried chicken or use as a dipping sauce.
- Store leftover sauce in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one month.
