Korean Chicken Rice Recipe

Korean chicken rice is a hearty and flavorful dish that pairs tender, spicy chicken with a bowl of steamed rice. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey, which gives it a rich, slightly sweet, and spicy flavor. Once marinated, the chicken is grilled or pan-fried to perfection, then served over rice. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish offers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, making it both satisfying and delicious.

Korean Chicken Rice Recipe

The chicken is marinated in a mixture of gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey, which gives it a rich, slightly sweet and spicy flavor. Once marinated, the chicken is grilled or pan-fried to perfection, then served over rice. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish offers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, making it both satisfying and delicious.

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Author: wisperofink@gmail.com Cooking Method: Roasting, Sauteing Cuisine: Asian Courses: Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian Spicy

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Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 2

Ingredients

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• 2 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)

• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp honey or sugar

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

• Cooked rice

• Green onions, sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken with gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger for 30 minutes.
2. Grill or pan-fry the chicken until fully cooked.
3. Serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Note

• Gochujang: This Korean chili paste adds heat and a slightly sweet flavor. Adjust to taste for spiciness.
• Marination: Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor infusion.
• Rice: You can use any rice variety, but short-grain or jasmine rice works best.