Looking to elevate your dinner game? Dive into our Yummy Korean Fire Chicken (Buldak) Recipe that promises to be an explosion of flavors! Crafted with gochugaru, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce, this dish might look intimidatingly spicy, but it's a pleasant surprise! Even our taste-testers couldn't stop wondering what this 'yummy chicken' was all about. With a generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of green onions, our Buldak Chicken is the perfect balance of spice, savory, and sweet. Served best with rice, it's an easy-to-make dish that brings the exotic flavors of Korean cuisine right to your kitchen!
Ingredients:
400g boneless chicken (either breast or thighs)
1½ tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes)
½ tsp chili flakes
1½ tsp chopped garlic
1½ tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp honey or sugar
½ tsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt
¼ tsp of pepper
1 chopped green chili
½ cup mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp chopped green onion
Instructions:
Make the Buldak Paste: In a bowl, combine 1½ tbsp of gochugaru, ½ tsp chili flakes, 1½ tsp chopped garlic, 1½ tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of honey or sugar, and ½ tsp lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken: On a non-stick cast-iron pan, add 400g of boneless chicken. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and ¼ tsp of pepper.
Cook the Chicken: Cook until the chicken is browned all over. For breast pieces, cook for 5-6 minutes; for thighs, cook for 8-10 minutes.
Add the Sauce: Once browned, add the reserved Buldak paste and 1 chopped green chili to the pan. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Cheesy Goodness: Sprinkle ½ cup of mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
Let it Melt: Cover the pan and cook over very low heat until the cheese melts.
Final Touch: Open the cover and sprinkle 1 tbsp of chopped green onions.