Buldak Recipe
This Buldak Recipe features spicy Korean chicken marinated in gochugaru and gochujang, perfect for those who love heat.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- cast iron pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, chopped (you can use chicken breasts)
- ¼ cup gochugaru Korean hot pepper flakes
- ¼ cup gochujang (use the hot variety)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice syrup (or honey or corn syrup)
- 2-3 pieces spicy Korean chili peppers, chopped (or other small spicy red chilies)
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water or chicken stock
Cheese and Garnish
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
- fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
- extra hot pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix together the gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice syrup, chilies, garlic, ginger, and salt and pepper to form a thick paste.
- Add the chicken and mix to coat each piece of chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Cooking
- Heat a large oven proof pan (cast iron pan) to medium heat. Add the chicken with the marinade, and water or chicken stock.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. The marinade/sauce should reduce a bit. Remove lid.
- Set oven to BROIL.
- Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted to your preference and begins to brown.
- Remove, garnish, and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 50gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 206mgSodium: 1283mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 5053IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 371mgIron: 5mg
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