Description
A flavorful and comforting Korean BBQ Chicken Bowl featuring marinated chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and rice—perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
- 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
- Whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with Korean BBQ chicken, arranging cucumbers, carrots, and edamame around the chicken.
- Optionally, add kimchi and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Customize vegetables according to what’s in season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ, chicken bowl, quick dinner, healthy meal, comfort food