Description
This Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi) is a delicious and quick way to enjoy a classic Korean dish at home. With its perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. The tender, marinated chicken thighs can be cooked in an air fryer, on the grill, or in a skillet, making it versatile for any cooking preference. Serve it with rice or lettuce wraps for a delightful meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ of Korean pear
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ inch ginger
- Optional: 1 tbsp gochujang for spice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, avocado oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and pureed Korean pear until well combined.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook using your preferred method: air fry at 400°F for about 12-15 minutes, grill over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or sear in a skillet for about 5-7 minutes each side until golden brown.
- Once cooked through, let the chicken rest briefly before slicing and serving with rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying/Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg