Description
Tender, juicy Chicken Bulgogi marinated in a sweet-savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, then pan-seared until caramelized and irresistible. A quick, flavor-packed Korean-inspired dinner perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
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1 ½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless
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¼ cup soy sauce
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3 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp grated ginger
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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3 green onions, chopped
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional: ¼ tsp chili flakes
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Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds & extra green onions
Instructions
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Make the Marinade:
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar (or honey), minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, green onions, black pepper, and chili flakes until smooth. -
Marinate the Chicken:
Slice chicken into thin strips. Add to the marinade and let sit for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor. -
Cook the Chicken:
Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and caramelized around the edges. -
Serve:
Plate the chicken, then top with sesame seeds and more green onions. Serve warm over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
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For extra caramelization, avoid overcrowding the pan.
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Chicken thighs stay juicier, but breasts work great too.
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Make it spicy by adding chili flakes or a spoon of gochujang.
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Leftovers reheat beautifully and make amazing lunch bowls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours marinating, optional)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg