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Dak Bulgogi Recipe (Korean BBQ Chicken)

Dak bulgogi, or chicken bulgogi, is marinated in a sweet soy based sauce and grilled to perfection, making a delicious protein-packed Korean barbecue dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: korean
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat
Servings: 1
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Clara

Equipment

  • Cast Iron

Ingredients

Bulgogi Marinade

  • 2 clove Garlic
  • ¼ Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Mirin
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil

Chicken and Rice

  • 6 oz Chicken thigh (Boneless skinless)
  • 1 serving Rice
  • Scallions and sesame seeds (For garnish)

Instructions

  • Start by mincing the garlic and onions into small, fine pieces. Mix the rest of the marinade ingredients together thoroughly
  • Trim off the excess fat from the chicken thigh and dip it in the marinade. Let the chicken marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the flavor fully seep through.

Cooking the chicken

  • Cast Iron on Stovetop – Using a cast iron, cook the chicken for about 3-5 minutes each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Make sure the chicken is fully spread out so that the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Air Fryer – Turn the air fryer on to 380F and cook the chicken for about 18-20 minutes. Be sure to place the chicken on a single layer and flip the chicken over halfway through it's cooking time.
  • Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and put the chicken on a baking sheet with foil. Bake the chicken for about 25-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Grill – Turn the grill on to between 325-350F and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side.

Notes

Substitutions and Variations
Use beef or seafood – This marinade also goes wonderfully with beef and seafood, such as salmon.
Expert Tips
Cook it on the cast iron – This will give the meat a delicious smokey flavor without the need of a grill!
Flatten out the chicken – Chicken thigh often has a thick part that can be flattened out by cutting it. Doing so will allow the chicken to cook evenly. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg