Description
Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi) is a delightful and effortless way to bring authentic Korean flavors into your home. This quick and satisfying dish features tender chicken marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, making it perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering. With minimal prep time and versatile cooking methods, including grilling or air frying, this bulgogi recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Customize the spice level to suit your taste, and serve it with rice, lettuce wraps, or noodles for a complete meal experience. Enjoy the explosion of flavors that this homemade dak bulgogi brings to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ Korean pear
- 1 stalk green onion
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ inch ginger
- Optional: 1 tbsp gochujang for spiciness
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, avocado oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped Korean pear, and sliced green onion. Mix well.
- Place chicken thighs in a zip-lock bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat your air fryer or grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off.
- Cook on the air fryer or grill for about 10 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces. Serve with rice or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces of chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg