Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls (Easy Weeknight Recipe!)
Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls are a delightful weeknight meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine to your table in just 30 minutes. This simple yet satisfying dish features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Fresh vegetables (cucumber, carrots, edamame)
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade; toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add marinated chicken in a single layer; cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve over cooked rice and top with sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, edamame, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg