By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
451 cal · 10 min
Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce for Korean Fried Chicken
Recipe GLPR77efe6927c11d7
A vibrant Korean-inspired condiment that balances heat, sweetness, and umami depth. This versatile sauce combines gochujang's complex spice with the brightness of vinegar, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a hint of toasted sesame for a finishing touch. Perfect for coating crispy fried chicken or as a dipping sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Stir until the gochujang is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
Add the dark brown sugar to the bowl and mix thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved and incorporated into the sauce.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, blending well to distribute the aromatics evenly throughout the sauce.
Drizzle in the toasted sesame oil and stir until fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or heat as desired.
Transfer to a serving dish or storage container. Use immediately as a dipping sauce or brush onto fried chicken. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Comments
Gochujang is the gating ingredient—you'll find it at Harris Teeter, Kroger, and Publix, but not reliably at Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI in most Charlotte locations, so budget a second stop at an Asian market or specialty grocer. The stated 10 minutes is honest for mixing, and the cost per serving is negligible since this is a condiment that yields enough for multiple meals. The real caveat is that this is a one-serving recipe that requires you to scale up for a family dinner; the small batch means you're making it fresh each time rather than keeping a jar on hand. It's a perfect match for Korean fried chicken night and keeps well refrigerated for a week, but treating it as a repeatable staple requires embracing the gochujang hunt as part of your routine.
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