Description
Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls are the perfect weeknight meal, bringing the vibrant flavors of Korea right to your kitchen. This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, complemented by fresh vegetables and served over fluffy rice. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a satisfying dish that’s packed with protein, fiber, and customizable toppings. Whether for family dinners, meal prep, or casual gatherings, these bowls are sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes in this wholesome meal that’s as healthy as it is delicious!
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
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 4 cups cooked rice (for serving)
- 1 cup cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cooked edamame (shelled)
- 1/2 cup kimchi (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for about 3–4 minutes on each side until caramelized.
- Serve hot over cooked rice and top with sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, edamame, kimchi (optional), sesame seeds, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg