Korean Fire Chicken Recipe

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Korean Fire Chicken, also known as "Buldak" or "Fire Chicken," is a popular Korean dish known for its spicy and flavorful profile. The dish typically features chicken chunks or wings coated in a fiery and sweet gochujang-based sauce. Here's a simple recipe for making Korean Fire Chicken:


Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (about 450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (rice wine) or rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Thinly sliced green onions (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    • In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Sauce:
    • In a separate bowl, combine gochugaru, gochujang, honey (or brown sugar), mirin (or rice vinegar), and sesame oil. Mix well to form the sauce.
  3. Cook the Chicken:
    • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the Sauce:
    • Lower the heat and add the prepared sauce to the pan. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the spicy sauce.
  5. Caramelize the Sauce:
    • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and coat the chicken thoroughly.
  6. Garnish and Serve:
    • Transfer the Korean Fire Chicken to a serving plate.
    • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  7. Serve with Rice:
    • Enjoy the spicy and flavorful Korean Fire Chicken with steamed rice.

Note: Adjust the spiciness and sweetness according to your preference by tweaking the amount of gochugaru, gochujang, and honey.

Korean Fire Chicken is known for its bold and spicy taste, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy heat in their dishes.

 

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