Description
Spicy Korean buldak blazes through culinary boundaries with its fiery chicken sensation. Scorching heat meets irresistible flavor, inviting you to savor an authentic taste of Korean street cuisine that ignites passionate food experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Marinades and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine (mirin or sake)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Components:
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- ½ cup water
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Immerse the chicken pieces in a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, rice wine, and black pepper. Allow the protein to absorb the seasonings for a quarter-hour, ensuring deep flavor penetration.
- Craft a robust sauce by whisking together gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, rice syrup, brown sugar, sesame oil, crushed garlic, grated ginger, and water until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Warm a spacious skillet over moderate heat, introducing a light coating of oil. Sear the marinated chicken until it develops a golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Cascade the prepared sauce over the sizzling chicken, thoroughly coating each piece. Reduce flame to low, allowing the mixture to simmer and gradually thicken, transforming the sauce into a glossy, clinging glaze.
- Continue cooking until the chicken reaches perfect doneness, ensuring the sauce caramelizes and intensifies in flavor, creating a rich, spicy coating.
- Generously scatter shredded mozzarella across the chicken’s surface. Cover the skillet, enabling the cheese to melt into a luxurious, stretchy blanket that complements the fiery protein.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or crisp pickled radish to balance the intense, spicy experience.
Notes
- Experiment with different protein options like tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian twist, ensuring the same spicy flavor profile.
- Adjust the heat level by reducing or increasing gochugaru and gochujang amounts, catering to individual spice tolerances.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce added sugars to create a more health-conscious version of this fiery Korean dish.
- For meal prep, marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator to enhance depth of flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg