Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls, a quick weeknight meal ready in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, complemented by fresh vegetables and fluffy rice, making it both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, you can customize your bowls with your favorite veggies and garnishes to suit every palate. Experience a delightful fusion of tastes and textures that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Fresh vegetables (cucumber, carrots, edamame)
- Optional: kimchi
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized.
- Serve over cooked rice and top with fresh veggies like cucumber, carrots, edamame, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg