Description
Chicken Bulgogi is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce with a perfect balance of spices and a natural gelling agent for texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served on rice, wraps, or salads to impress at any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, sliced into bite-sized strips
- 3 garlic cloves (natural), minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (natural)
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce (natural), brown sugar (natural), minced garlic cloves (natural), sesame oil (natural), grape juice, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and natural gelling agent. Mix until smooth and well combined to create the flavorful marinade base.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the sliced chicken thighs into the marinade, ensuring they are fully immersed. Let the chicken soak up the flavors for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for a few hours for deeper taste and better texture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil. Cook the marinated chicken strips evenly for about 5-7 minutes until caramelized and fully cooked through, developing a glossy coating from the sugars and sesame oil.
- Add green onions and finish: In the final minute of cooking, add the sliced green onions and stir well to infuse freshness and mild crunch, enhancing the overall flavor and texture.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- Use skinless chicken thighs for tender, juicy results without extra grease.
- Adjust brown sugar (natural) to control the sweetness level according to preference.
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even caramelization.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to seal in the juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Bulgogi, Korean chicken, marinated chicken, savory chicken, quick dinner, flavorful chicken
