Gochujang Maple Chicken Tacos with Sesame Slaw

Name: Gochujang Maple Chicken Tacos with Sesame Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 pieces skinless chicken thighs; 0.25 piece white cabbage; 8 pieces small corn tortillas; 2 pieces spring onions; 2 cloves garlic; 1 piece thumb-sized piece of ginger; 2 tbsp gochujang; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 piece lime; 1 handful small handful of coriander

Sweet, spicy, and incredibly satisfying, these Korean-inspired tacos feature sticky gochujang-glazed chicken paired with a crunchy sesame cabbage slaw. Finished with a zesty lime mayo, they're a perfect fusion dinner that comes together easily in the oven or air fryer.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time35 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

skinless chicken thighs
4 pieces
white cabbage
0.3 piece
small corn tortillas
8 pieces
spring onions
2 pieces
garlic
2 cloves
thumb-sized piece of ginger
1 piece
gochujang
2 tbsp
dark soy sauce
1 tbsp
maple syrup
1 tbsp
rice vinegar
1 tbsp
mayonnaise
3 tbsp
sesame seeds
1 tbsp
lime
1 piece
small handful of coriander
1 handful

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 6) or set your air fryer to 180°C. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, gochujang, maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth, then add the chicken thighs, tossing them thoroughly in the marinade.

Place the chicken and all the marinade into a roasting tray or directly into the air fryer basket. Roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the glaze coats the chicken evenly and doesn't burn. The chicken should be sticky, caramelized, and fully cooked through.

While the chicken is roasting, prepare the sesame slaw. Finely shred the white cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline. In a bowl, toss the cabbage with the sesame seeds, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Finely chop the coriander and fold it through the mixture.

Make the lime mayo by combining the mayonnaise with the lime zest and the juice from half the lime in a small bowl. Cut the remaining lime half into wedges and set aside for serving.