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Spicy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe
Bored of bland chicken breasts? This Spicy Chicken Bulgogi recipe is made to impress that special someone - yes, that includes you! Self-care in the form of perfectly marinated chicken that does all the hard work?? Yes plz!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time (Inactive):
1 hr
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
421 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Korean
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup mirin
- 3-4 tablespoons gochujang optional if you like spicy
- 5 garlic peeled, cloves
- ½ kiwi skin removed, ripe
- ½ onion peeled, small
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
Instructions
- In a blender, toss together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, kiwi, onion, sesame oil, gochuang, & pepper. Transfer to a Ziplock bag or airtight container then set aside.
- On a cutting board, lay out the chicken thighs & cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat tenderizer or back of the knife to tenderize the meat & flatten so they’re an even thickness.
- Transfer chicken to the marinade & massage the marinade into the chicken. Place in the fridge & marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Set oven to broil or 500 degrees F.
- On a foil-lined baking sheet with a wire rack, add chicken thighs flat side down. Bake 5-6 inches from the top broiler (that’s the second from the top rack slot in my oven) for 5 minutes. Flip chicken then cook for another 5 minutes or until charred & cooked through with an internal temperature of 165 F. Keep an eye on the chicken so it doesn’t burn since ovens vary so cooking times may vary too.
- Remove chicken from oven, allow to rest for at 5-10 minutes before cutting it to keep it juicy. Serve it with rice and/or veggies & enjoy!
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Notes
- Soy Sauce: Regular soy sauce (not light/low-sodium) is needed for the saltiness of the marinade.
- Mirin: This is a Korean cooking wine that helps amplify the flavors in the marinade - highly recommend making the effort to get it! It's in any local Asian or Korean grocery store, as well as online.
- Gochujang: This is a Korean chili paste that's sweet & comes in various spice levels. Choose whichever fits your tastebuds!
- Kiwi: Instead of Asian pear, golden or green kiwis are a convenient alternative to help tenderize the meat. It's very acidic though so 1/2 kiwi is good enough for up to 3 pounds!
- Sesame Oil: A little goes a long way for the signature nuttiness in the marinade.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5pound
Calories
421kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1831mg
(76%)
Potassium
734mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
89IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5pound | |
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1831mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 734mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.