Description
Chicken Bulgogi is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs marinated in a well-balanced blend of savory, sweet, and spicy natural ingredients. This easy recipe offers vibrant colors, satisfying textures, and a comforting home-cooked feel, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Customize spice levels and vegetables to your liking for a wholesome, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced (about 1/4-inch thick)
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup scallions, sliced
Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
- 3 cloves garlic, fresh and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons grape juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Slice the boneless chicken thighs thinly, about 1/4 inch thick, to allow the marinade to penetrate deeply and to ensure quick, even cooking.
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce (natural), brown sugar (natural), minced garlic, grated ginger, grape juice, sesame oil (natural), and red pepper flakes until well combined with a balanced sweet, salty, and spicy flavor.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the sliced chicken to the marinade, making sure all pieces are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for richer flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken slices along with julienned carrots and sliced scallions. Stir-fry for about 6 to 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized, resulting in a golden glaze from the marinade’s natural sugars.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the cooked chicken bulgogi to a serving plate. Garnish with additional sliced scallions or toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juiciness and tender flavor.
- Slice chicken evenly to ensure consistent cooking and marinade absorption.
- Adjust brown sugar (natural) gradually to balance sweetness to taste.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes; 1 to 2 hours yields deeper flavor.
- Cook on medium-high heat to achieve slight caramelization without drying out the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Bulgogi, Korean Chicken, Stir-fry Chicken, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Spicy Chicken, Sweet and Savory, Healthy Chicken Dinner
