Description
Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and delicious weeknight meal that brings the bold flavors of Korean cuisine right to your table. This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, paired with fluffy rice and fresh vegetables for a satisfying dish. Perfect for busy evenings or family gatherings, these bowls are not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to adjust ingredients to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cooked edamame, shelled
- 1/2 cup kimchi (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken in batches. Cook until caramelized (3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve over cooked rice topped with cucumber slices, shredded carrots, edamame, kimchi (optional), and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg