Description
Easy Chicken Bulgogi Recipe (Dak Bulgogi) is a delightful Korean dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with tender marinated chicken thighs. This quick and easy recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend gatherings. The mouthwatering marinade features soy sauce, brown sugar, and fresh ginger, ensuring each bite bursts with flavor. Whether you grill, air fry, or pan-sear the chicken, you’ll enjoy a deliciously satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or fresh lettuce wraps. Customize the heat level by adding gochujang for an extra kick. Dive into this effortless recipe and experience the authentic taste of Korean cuisine at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ inch ginger
- ¼ Korean pear (diced)
- Optional: 1 tbsp gochujang for spice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced Korean pear until blended.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight for more flavor).
- Preheat your air fryer or grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discard any leftover marinade).
- Cook each thigh for about 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg