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buldak korean fire chicken

Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken)

Spicy korean street food made from bite sized chicken in a spicy sauce topped with cheese
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp gochugaru
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 inch piece fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup water or stock
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • sliced scallions or chopped cilantro for serving
  • rice or noodles for serving
  • kimchi for serving

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ingredients other than cheese and toppings and mix well. Add the chicken and let marinate for an hour.
  • Heat the oven to broil and in an oven safe skillet, brown the chicken in a little oil, then add the water or broth and allow to simmer until cooked through and the sauce has thickened to coat the chicken.
  • Top with the cheese and place under the broiler until the cheese has browned.
  • Serve over rice or noodles, topped with scallions, cilantro, and kimchi.
Keyword Asian, Chicken, Lunch, Main Dish
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