Description
This Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi) brings the vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine to your kitchen with minimal effort. Featuring tender, marinated chicken thighs infused with a mouthwatering blend of sweet and savory notes, this dish is perfect for both busy weeknights and festive gatherings. Whether grilled, air-fried, or pan-seared, the chicken cooks quickly and remains juicy, making it an ideal choice for anyone craving authentic Korean flavors without complex cooking techniques. Serve it with rice or in lettuce wraps for a delightful meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 of Korean pear
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 inch ginger
- Optional: 1 tbsp gochujang for spice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced Korean pear. Whisk until well blended.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat (or air fryer per instructions). Remove chicken from marinade and cook for about 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve hot with rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg