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Chicken Bulgogi

Savory Chicken Bulgogi: A Quick Taste of Korean Comfort

Enjoy a quick and delicious Chicken Bulgogi that captures sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a dinner that impresses.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marination Time 20 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey/agave syrup
  • 3 cloves minced garlic fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger fresh recommended
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • 2 pieces chopped green onions red onions as substitute if needed
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper optional chili flakes can be added
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs sliced into thin strips

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves. Stir in chopped green onions and black pepper.
  2. Slice chicken into thin strips and toss in the marinade, covering well. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook the marinated chicken in a single layer for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Transfer Chicken Bulgogi to a serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm alongside rice or side dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinating longer enhances the flavor. Chicken thighs yield better tenderness. Serve immediately for best results.

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