Description
Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls with Gochujang Cream Sauce offer a delightful fusion of flavors that bring the essence of Korean cuisine straight to your dinner table. This vibrant dish features tender, marinated chicken served over a bed of fluffy rice and topped with fresh vegetables, all drizzled with a creamy gochujang sauce that adds a spicy kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. The combination of lean protein and colorful veggies makes it a nutritious meal option that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this flavorful bowl that captures the heart of Asian-inspired cooking!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, milk, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to make the cream sauce.
- Assemble the bowls by placing cooked rice at the bottom and topping with chicken and fresh vegetables.
- Drizzle with gochujang cream sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added crunch, include sliced cucumbers or radish slices. Swap out chicken for beef or turkey based on preference. Increase or decrease the amount of gochujang to adjust spice levels.