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A wooden spoon scooping into a cast iron pan of dak galbi.
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Cheese Dakgalbi

Cheese Dakgalbi is a Korean dish with juicy spicy chicken topped with gooey melted cheese that is healthy and easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: korean
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat
Servings: 1
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Clara

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron

Ingredients

Dakgalbi Sauce

  • 1 clove Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow onion (Minced)
  • 2 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Mirin
  • 1.5 tablespoon Gochujang
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Dak Galbi

  • 5 oz Chicken thigh (Boneless, skinless)
  • 1-2 Mushrooms (Sliced)
  • 1 Carrot (Sliced)
  • 3 tablespoon Mozzarella Cheese (Or cheese of choice)
  • Scallions and furikake (For garnish)

Instructions

  • Start by mixing all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Cut the excess fat off the chicken thigh and cut into bite sized pieces. Cut the mushrooms and carrots. Mix the chicken and vegetables thoroughly with the sauce and marinade for at least 30 minutes, preferably 3-4 hours.
  • Prepare the cast iron by putting it on the stove and turning the heat to high. When the cast iron is ready, add in the chicken and vegetables in a single layer, reserving the marinade. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side before flipping.
  • After flipping the chicken pieces, add in the reserved marinade as needed. Top the chicken pieces with cheese. 
  • When the chicken is done cooking and the cheese is melted, remove from heat, top with scallions and furikake, and enjoy your delicious cheese dakgalbi!

Notes

Substitutions and Variations
Omit the cheese – If you prefer not to use cheese, feel free to omit. The dish is just as delicious without it.
Make dak galbi noodles – Add udon or ramen to the finished dish. To make, cook the noodle or ramen separately, make sure it is dry, and add in.
Expert Tips
Make crispy rice – Dak galbi often has rice mixed in with the sauce to make a delicious crispy rice dish. Just be sure to make the rice the night before so it is dry enough to turn crispy.
Marinade the chicken overnight – this will optimize the flavor of the chicken  

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 3535mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 11211IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 2mg