Gochujang is a spicy, slightly sweet, dark red, fermented chili paste that has been a staple ingredient in Korean households for hundreds of years. Look for it at Asian markets or well-stocked grocery stores.
Seasonality: All Year
Grilled Chicken Wings with Apple Bourbon Mop Sauce
If cooking indoors, place the wings in a rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and pop under the broiler for about 15 minutes, brushing them with the mop sauce before serving.
Sriracha Spiced Sticky Wings
For a purely hot and spicy wing, bring the remaining marinade to a boil and cook it down until reduced by half. Otherwise, make Coconut Green Curry Sauce (see below).
French-Style Garlic Wine Chicken
Rachel C. of Grand Forks AFB, ND was selected as a finalist in the 2012 Just 5 Cooking Challenge for creating this simpler version of a French classic. The finished dish has delicate and flavorful garlic cloves that are delicious spread over warm French bread.
Chili Chicken Strips with Spiced Picante Sauce
You can’t beat a simple coleslaw with these savory tenders – a combo of chopped cabbage, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red onion, tossed with a creamy slaw dressing perhaps. Try adding some chopped fresh cilantro or julienned jicama for a southwestern touch.
Almond Chicken with Sweet Honey-Soy Glaze
This Just 5 Challenge finalist recipe is the creation of Kristina K. of Davenport, IA. A simple marinade of honey, soy sauce, lemon, and oil imparts a tangy, sweetness to tender chunks of sauteed chicken.
Hot & Crunchy Chicken Bites with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dip
For even crunchier chicken chunks, shallow fry the chicken in about ½-inch oil in a large, deep skillet. Make the dip ahead and refrigerate until party time—the flavor will only get better.
Garlic-Mint Pesto Chicken
This Just 5 Challenge finalist recipe is the creation of Patricia F. of Langley WA. A variation of traditional basil pesto, this recipe uses fresh mint leaves instead for a fresh and full summery flavor.
Fragrant Orange Chicken in Parchment
Cooking in parchment paper is automatically makes your heart happy, as you can cook low-fat chicken with just a nice dribble of olive oil and a splash of wine—and any number of delicious, full-flavored seasonings that boost flavor without a lot of extra calories.