Description
Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi) is a delightful Korean dish that combines tender marinated chicken thighs with a deliciously sweet and savory flavor profile. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe allows you to enjoy authentic Korean flavors right at home. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up this quick and versatile meal using an air fryer, grill, or skillet. The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and fresh ingredients creates a mouthwatering marinade that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Serve it over rice, in lettuce wraps, or alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ Korean pear
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ inch ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Korean pear puree.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your air fryer or grill to medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 10 minutes on each side until fully cooked and charred.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it. Enjoy with rice or lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg