Description
Get ready to impress your family and friends with this Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi). This dish brings the bold and vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Juicy, tender chicken thighs are marinated in a delectable blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and optional gochujang for those who crave a little heat. Whether you choose to grill or air fry, this versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it wrapped in fresh lettuce or over a bed of rice for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ Korean pear
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ inch ginger
- Optional: 1 tbsp gochujang (for spice)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang if using.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Let sit for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your air fryer or grill. Cook the marinated chicken for about 20 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), flipping halfway through.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg