Korean Fire Chicken & Buldak
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Overview
Korean Fire Chicken, known as Buldak, is a dish that truly embodies the spirit of Korean street food. The combination of gochujang and gochugaru creates a fiery sauce that clings to tender pieces of chicken, making each bite a burst of flavor. The recipe is straightforward, yet the results are incredibly satisfying, especially for those who love a good kick of heat.
The marinade is where the magic happens. Mixing gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, and a touch of honey creates a sticky, spicy paste that infuses the chicken with flavor. Adding garlic and ginger elevates the dish further, giving it a depth that is hard to resist. After marinating for just an hour, the chicken is ready to be cooked, and the aroma that fills the kitchen is simply irresistible.
Cooking the chicken is quick and easy, making this dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Whether served over rice or noodles, Buldak is a crowd-pleaser. For those who enjoy cheese, topping the dish with mozzarella before broiling adds a creamy richness that complements the spice beautifully. This fusion of flavors and textures makes Buldak a standout dish that you’ll want to make again and again.
If you’re looking to impress your friends or simply indulge in a comforting meal, Korean Fire Chicken is the way to go. It’s not just a recipe; it’s an experience that brings the vibrant flavors of Korea right to your table.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Chop a pound and a half of chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces.
Combine 1/4 cup of gochujang, 1/4 cup of gochugaru, 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp of vegetable oil, 1 tbsp of sesame oil, and a couple tablespoons of honey in a bowl.
Tip: You can cut back on the honey if you want to make it extra spicy.
Add three minced bird's eye chilies, five or six minced garlic cloves, and grated ginger to the marinade.
Mix the marinade together to form a thick paste.
Dump the marinade over the chicken and mix thoroughly to coat.
Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Tip: You can make the marinade ahead of time and marinate the chicken in the morning before work.
Set up a pan over medium heat.
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until the chicken is cooked through.
Add 1/4 cup of chicken stock or water to the pan to loosen the sauce.
Tip: Use chicken stock or water to loosen up the sauce.
Let the chicken simmer until cooked through.
Serve the fire chicken over rice or as desired.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
Tip: You can really cheese this up if you want to.
Bake or broil the dish for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
Tip: You only need a few minutes to bake or broil the cheese until melted.
Garnish with extra gochugaru or chili flakes and green onions before serving.
Tip: Add extra green onions for flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Soy
→ Substitution: Coconut Aminos
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Gochujang is a Korean fermented chili paste that adds depth and heat to dishes.
- •Buldak is traditionally served over rice or noodles, often garnished with green onions.
- •The dish can be made spicier by adding more chili peppers or using hot gochugaru.
- •Marinating the chicken enhances the flavor and tenderness of the meat.
