Description
Silky Korean-inspired gochujang noodles dance with spicy-sweet heat, creating a mesmerizing culinary experience. Savory sauce and tender noodles promise a quick, satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to Seoul’s bustling streets.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) fettuccine
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1½ cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
Spices and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) gochujang
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1½ teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 8 white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, whites and greens separated, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by blending gochujang, vegetable oil, gochugaru, honey, paprika, black pepper, salt, and minced garlic in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Seal and refrigerate for half an hour to intensify flavors.
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Submerge fettuccine and cook until perfectly al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Carefully extract ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Create a silky sauce by whisking heavy cream, soy sauce, and finely chopped scallion whites in a separate container.
- Warm the remaining oil in a generously sized skillet over medium heat. Introduce marinated chicken, stirring continuously until golden and lightly caramelized, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate mushrooms into the skillet, sautéing until they become tender and release their aromatic essence, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken and mushrooms, allowing it to gently simmer until chicken reaches complete doneness, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Introduce fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat and allowing sauce to thicken. If the mixture appears dry, gradually incorporate reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Finish by folding in vibrant scallion greens and optional parmesan. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption and tenderize the meat.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for maximum flavor intensity and creamier texture.
- Keep reserved pasta water handy to adjust sauce consistency without losing richness.
- Consider substituting chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s spicy profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–26 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 748
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1032 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 172 mg