Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken with Rice Vermicelli
Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken with Rice Vermicelli balances heat, tang, and gentle sweetness as juicy thighs roast over rice noodles that soak up a rich, spicy broth. Earthy mushrooms and crisp peppers add texture, while green onion and sesame bring freshness and nuttiness. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep30 secs
- Cook30 secs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken with Rice Vermicelli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the ginger and garlic to a mixing bowl and pour in the 1/4 cup rice vinegar. Let stand for 30 seconds, then whisk in the soy sauce, salt, brown sugar, ketchup, the 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and gochujang.
- 2
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade. Toss and turn until fully coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- 4
Lay the rice vermicelli in the dish, pulling the dry noodles apart as you go to cover the bottom evenly, breaking off sections as needed.
- 5
Evenly scatter the mushrooms, peppers, and about half the green onions over the noodles. Place the marinated chicken thighs on top, smooth side up. Spoon the extra marinade over the chicken.
- 6
Rinse the marinade bowl with chicken broth and pour it into the bottom of the dish, without rinsing the marinade off the chicken. Top with a few tablespoons of green onions.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Remove the chicken to a plate. Toss the noodles and vegetables in the pan until evenly combined. Add the remaining 1/4 cup rice vinegar and 2 tablespoons sesame oil; toss once more. Taste for seasoning.
- 9
Serve the chicken over the noodles; sprinkle with sesame seeds and more green onions.
- Calories 438.15 kcal High 22%
- Protein 28.19 g Good Source 56%
- Carbohydrate 57.88 g 21%
- Total Fat 11.13 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.34 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.93 mg High 34%
- Sodium 926.23 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 4.31 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.94 g --
- Added Sugars 2.17 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 29.2 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 4.42 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 548.66 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 17.62 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.5 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken with Rice Vermicelli is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 min and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 438.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken with Rice Vermicelli made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken with Rice Vermicelli?
- About 1 min in total: 30 secs to prepare and 30 secs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 438.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken with Rice Vermicelli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken with Rice Vermicelli healthy?
- Baked Korean Gochujang Chicken with Rice Vermicelli has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 438.15 calories and 28.19 g of protein, or 56% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 926.23 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.34 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Gluten, Sesame, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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