Spicy Chicken Bulgogi
닭불고기
Dak Bulgogi (Korean Spicy Chicken) is a must-try for spicy food lovers. This sweet and spicy marinade turns any meat dish into a celestial one. It is especially great with chicken or pork. Chicken thigh meat is the best for flavor and texture, but white meat also goes well with the marinade. Ginger adds a nice kick and removes the gamy smell and taste.
Try it!
Dak Bulgogi (Korean Spicy Chicken) is a must-try for spicy food lovers. This sweet and spicy marinade turns any meat dish into a celestial one. It is especially great with chicken or pork. Chicken thigh meat is the best for flavor and texture, but white meat also goes well with the marinade. Ginger adds a nice kick and removes the gamy smell and taste.
Try it!
INGREDIENTS
shop these ingredients online »| 1 lb 8 oz | Chicken Meat 닭고기 (dark meat preferred but white meat works too) | |
| ¾ | Onion (Medium) 양파 | |
| 3 | Green Onion 파 | |
| 1⅓ tbs | Garlic (minced) 다진 마늘 | |
| 1⅓ tbs | Ginger (minced) 다진 생강 | |
| 7½ tbs | Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) 고추장 (spiciness and saltiness may vary depending on the brand) | |
| 3 tbs | Sugar 설탕 (honey and other sweeteners) | |
| 3 tbs | Cheongju, Korean Rice Wine 청주 (optional, or white wine) | |
| 3 tbs | Soy Sauce for Soup (Gukganjang) 국간장 (Try our Wholly Ganjang) | |
| 1 tbs | Sesame Oil 참기름 | |
| 1 tbs | Gochugaru, Korean Hot Pepper Flakes 고춧가루 (optional) | |
| 1½ tsp | Black Pepper 후추 | |
| 1½ tsp | Sesame Seeds 깨 (optional) | |
| ¼ tsp | Vegetable Oil 식용유 |
Optional Ingredients and Substitutions
Chicken: You can use pork or beef instead. Make sure to thinly slice the meat for the best result. Dark meat is best for texture and flavor. But, white meat works too. For white meat, make sure to marinate for 24 hours.
Sesame seeds: can be omitted.
Red or green chili peppers: Red or green chili peppers add a very nice spicy kick. Add them when you cook the meat.
Sugar: can be replaced with honey or other sweeteners.
Good to Know
The amount of gochujang and sugar can vary depending on your preference. If you use less gochujang, you may want to increase the amount of soy sauce or use salt to season.
To make it extra spicy, add more gochugaru (red chili flakes).
More questions? Please leave your questions below in the comments section. We will do our best to answer as soon as we can.
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1. Cut chickenIf the chicken is thick, slice thinly (about 3/8” to ¼” thickness). Cut into roughly 3” squares. They don’t have to be square shaped as long as the area is about that size. |
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Cut into 3” square |
2. Slice onion & green onionsPeel and slice onion. Wash and cut green onions into 1-2 inches. |
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Slice onion Wash, cut into 1-2”
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3. Mince garlic and gingerMince garlic and ginger. |
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Mince
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4. Make marinadeMix all ingredients in a bowl. |
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5. MarinateMix the meat with the marinade using your hand (using plastic or latex gloves to protect your hand from hot paste). Mix everything thoroughly and work in the marinade for 3-5 minutes. |
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Mix meat and marinade Massage by hand |
6. RefrigerateCover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours. If your meat is thicker, marinate for 24 hours. |
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Refrigerate |
7. Preheat panPreheat a pan with some vegetable oil. |
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Coat pan with
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8. Cook meatCook both sides of the meat on BBQ or pan-fry on medium to high heat until chicken is cooked through and browned. |
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Cook Med Heat until cooked through browned |
9. ServeServe on a plate and sprinkle sesame seeds to garnish (optional). You can enjoy it with a bowl of rice or make “ssam” (wrapping a piece of meat with a dab of ssamjang (lettuce wrap sauce) in leafy lettuce). |
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Plate Sprinkle sesame seeds Enjoy |
3 min