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Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi)

Delicious Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi) for Any Occasion

Try this Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi) for a quick and tasty meal that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Substitute with regular sugar if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can be swapped with more brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice is a tasty alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Or use Mirin/White Wine. Reserve extra lemon juice for non-alcoholic option
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh or pre-minced works well
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger Fresh is ideal, but powdered will suffice
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Substitute with neutral oil if required
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Optional but highly recommended
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thigh and/or Breast Use thighs for richer flavor; breasts for healthier option
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional, provides crunch and visual appeal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Rinse chicken under cold water, trim excess fat, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mix the Marinade: Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, rice wine, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Marinate the Chicken: Coat chicken with marinade, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat the Skillet: Preheat skillet over medium-high heat, lightly coat with oil.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to skillet, cook for about 2 minutes on each side until caramelized.
  6. Add Reserved Marinade: If skillet dries out, add reserved marinade, continue cooking until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes; a few hours or overnight is ideal. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning the marinade sugars.

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