Description
Spice up your dinner with Korean Fire Chicken With Cheese (Cheese Buldak), a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken marinated in a fiery gochujang sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish offers a delightful balance of spice and creaminess that will please both cheese lovers and spice enthusiasts alike. In just 25 minutes, you can create an unforgettable meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
- Reduce heat to medium, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken, cover with a lid, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg