Buldak Recipe (Korean Fire Chicken)

Buldak Recipe (Korean Fire Chicken)

from chilipeppermadness.com
25 min

This homemade buldak recipe is a popular Korean street food made with chicken cooked in a fiery gochujang sauce, often topped with melty cheese, so easy!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs (chopped into bite-sized pieces (you can use chicken breasts))
  • 1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes)
  • ¼ cup gochujang (I use the hot variety)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon rice syrup (or use honey or corn syrup)
  • 2-3 spicy Korean chili peppers (chopped (or use other small spicy red chilies))
  • 6 large garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded (optional))
  • For Garnish. Fresh chopped parsley or green onions, extra hot pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, mix together the gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice syrup, chilies, garlic, ginger, and salt and pepper to form a thick paste.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken and mix to coat each piece of chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Heat a large oven proof pan (cast iron pan) to medium heat. Add the chicken with the marinade, and water or chicken stock.

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. The marinade/sauce should reduce a bit. Remove lid.

  5. 5

    Set oven to BROIL.

  6. 6

    Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted to your preference and begins to brown.

  7. 7

    Remove, garnish, and serve!