Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea with this Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi). Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish features tender marinated chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, Korean pear, and spices. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a delightful meal that pairs beautifully with rice or fresh lettuce wraps. Whether you grill, air fry, or skillet-cook your chicken, this recipe adapts to your cooking style and is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ Korean pear
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove
- Fresh ginger (½ inch)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced Korean pear until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
- Cook the chicken: Preheat your grill or air fryer to medium-high heat. Remove excess marinade and cook the chicken for about 10 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve: Slice into bite-sized pieces and garnish with chopped green onion if desired. Serve hot with rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg