Description
This Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi) brings the rich and vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine right to your table in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish features tender marinated chicken thighs infused with a delightful blend of sweet and savory ingredients. Whether cooked in an air fryer, on the grill, or in a skillet, you can enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken that is sure to impress family and friends. Serve it over steamed rice, in lettuce wraps, or as part of a colorful bibimbap bowl for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ Korean pear
- 1 stalk green onion
- 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, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, avocado oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add gochujang if desired and whisk until well mixed.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them rest covered in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer or grill. Cook the marinated chicken for about 10 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest briefly before slicing and serving with Korean pear and green onion on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg