Description
Chicken Bulgogi is a delicious Korean dish that brings together tender, marinated chicken with sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-make recipe can be prepared in just 27 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The marinade—crafted from soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil—infuses the chicken with rich taste. Serve it over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as part of a vibrant salad to create a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Optional: chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, chopped green onions, black pepper, and optional chili flakes until smooth.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and toss them in the marinade until well coated. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve immediately with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg