Name: Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls with Gochujang Cream Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 cups cooked rice; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 1 cup shredded green cabbage or lettuce; ½ cup scallions, sliced; Sesame seeds, for garnish; 3 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp gochujang; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp rice vinegar

Description

Bright, savory, and just a little bit addictive, these bowls feature juicy marinated chicken atop a bed of rice and crisp vegetables, smothered in a tangy-spicy gochujang cream.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded green cabbage or lettuce
½ cup scallions, sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish
3 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tsp honey
1 tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

In a bowl or resealable bag, combine soy sauce, brown sugar (or honey), sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for 4–6 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Transfer to a cutting board and slice into strips.
While the chicken cooks, fluff cooked rice and portion into bowls. Shred carrots and cabbages, and arrange beside the rice. Slice scallions for garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), gochujang, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Adjust to taste.
Assemble bowls by dividing rice among bowls, topping with sliced chicken and vegetables. Drizzle with gochujang cream, sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

Store components separately and assemble bowls when ready to eat to maintain texture.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Korean BBQ, chicken bowls, gochujang, weeknight meal