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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: korean
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat
Servings: 1
Calories: 430kcal
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)
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.
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.
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