Spicy Korean Chicken Rice Bowl

Name: Spicy Korean Chicken Rice Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed; 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 cups cooked white rice; 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; Sesame seeds and sliced green onion for garnish

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Experience bold Korean flavors at home with this addictive Spicy Korean Chicken Rice Bowl. Bite-sized chicken thighs are marinated and cooked in a signature sauce made from gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of honey for the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory. The chicken is stir-fried until sticky and caramelized, then served over a bed of steaming white rice. The bowl is finished with quick-pickled cucumbers, shredded carrots, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and scallions for freshness and crunch. This recipe delivers the authentic taste of Korean street food and is ready in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that's packed with explosive flavor.

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A bowl of rice topped with spicy red chicken and fresh vegetables

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time12 min

Servings2 servings

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Large skillet or wokSmall bowl

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
2
Toss chicken cubes in half of the sauce to marinate for 10 minutes.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken (shaking off excess marinade) and cook until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes.
4
Add remaining sauce to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until the chicken is glazed and sticky.
5
Quick-pickle the cucumber by tossing with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Assemble bowls with rice, glazed chicken, pickled cucumber, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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