Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi)
A delightful Korean dish featuring marinated chicken cooked to perfection, embodying a sweet and savory flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ inch ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp gochujang paste (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang paste (if using) to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and coat thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and sliced onion.
- Pan fry for about 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and has a caramelized exterior, with soft onions.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. Avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg