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Easy Chicken Bulgogi

A quick and delicious Korean-inspired dish featuring tender marinated chicken thighs, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low-sodium options are available.
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar Can be substituted with honey or agave.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Can substitute with canola oil.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh is best.
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated Fresh delivers the most flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru Adjust according to heat preference.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Can be swapped with apple cider vinegar.
For the chicken
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, thinly sliced Thighs provide a juicier texture.
For garnish
  • to taste sesame seeds Optional, for crunch and presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, gochugaru, and rice vinegar to create the marinade.
  2. Add the thinly sliced chicken to the marinade, ensuring it’s well coated. For best results, let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if possible.
Cooking
  1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with rice or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes and avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking.