Spicy Gochugaru Chicken with a spicy slaw and oat “rice.”
This dish has everything I love — bold, layered flavours, a glossy sweet-savoury sauce with just the right amount of heat, and a crunchy slaw that ties it all together. I am a sucker for a good slaw, and this one, dressed with soy, sesame, and a little gochugaru, is one of my favorites. I served some cooked oat berries for a more filling meal. We use oat berries instead of rice, it's a healthy choice.
Serves 4.
Ingredients:
4-6 chicken leg
salt
pepper
olive oil
Sauce:
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons neutral oil
2 tablespoons gochugaru (korean chili flakes)
2 tablespoons ketchup
50 ml soyasauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Slaw:
1 small green cabbages, shredded
1 small red cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
5 scallions, chopped
Dressing:
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons soya
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 galic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon gochugaru (korean chili flakes)
Topping:
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons roasted sesame
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 356℉ (180℃).
Season the chicken legs generously with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for about 45 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165℉ (75℃).
Meanwhile, make the slaw. Combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and scallions in a large bowl. Mix all the dressing ingredients together, then pour over the slaw and toss well to coat. Set aside while the chicken roasts, the flavors will develop as it sits
Make the sauce. Place all the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan — mincing the garlic first — and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and glossy. The sauce will separate a little, but give it a good whisk before serving..
When the chicken is done, spoon the sauce generously over the pieces. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and roasted sesame seeds and serve immediately alongside the slaw.
Enjoy!