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BBQ Chicken Bowls with Gochujang Cream Sauce

BBQ Chicken Bowls with Gochujang Cream Sauce to Savor

These BBQ Chicken Bowls with Gochujang Cream Sauce offer a flavor adventure for your taste buds, accommodating various dietary needs and packed with delicious ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs Substitution: Can use tofu or tempeh for a vegan alternative.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Substitution: Tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice Substitution: Brown rice or quinoa for added fiber.
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
For the Gochujang Cream Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Substitution: Greek yogurt for added protein.
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • grill pan
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined. Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the marinade and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
  2. While the chicken marinates, prepare the creamy sauce. In a separate bowl, mix gochujang, sour cream, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
  3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through.
  4. Distribute cooked jasmine rice into individual bowls as a base. Slice the grilled chicken and lay it over the rice. Add shredded carrots, chopped cucumbers, and shredded red cabbage.
  5. Drizzle each bowl with the gochujang cream sauce. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your bowls with added crunch, fresh herbs, or even a twist of lime for added flavor.

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