Description
This Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi) is a delightful introduction to Korean cuisine, offering a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish features tender, marinated chicken thighs cooked to perfection using your choice of cooking method—air fryer, grill, or skillet. Serve it over steamed rice or in crispy lettuce wraps for a meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a restaurant-quality feast right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 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, grated ginger, and chopped Korean pear. Mix until the sugar dissolves.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method: air fryer (375°F for 15-20 minutes), skillet (5-7 minutes per side), or grill (6-8 minutes per side).
- Serve hot with rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg