06/17/2026
Buldak Recipe (Korean Fire Chicken)
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Buldak Marinade:
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon rice syrup or corn syrup
1 teaspoon black pepper
For Finishing:
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk together gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice syrup, and black pepper.
Add the chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated.
Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the marinated chicken for 8–10 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through.
Reduce the heat and simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken.
Place the skillet under a broiler for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with steamed rice, lettuce wraps, or pickled vegetables.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 33 minutes (plus marinating time)
Kcal: 540 kcal | Servings: 4 servings