Description
A mouthwatering dish that combines zesty Korean flavors with indulgent cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes)
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste, hot variety)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice syrup (or honey/corn syrup)
- 2–3 spicy Korean chili peppers, chopped (or other small spicy red chilies)
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
- Extra hot pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by mixing together gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice syrup, chopped chilies, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl to form a thick, aromatic paste.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade, and mix until every morsel is well-coated.
- Cover the bowl and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour to absorb those rich flavors.
- Preheat a large oven-proof pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken along with the water or chicken stock.
- Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid, turn the oven to BROIL, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is molten and beginning to brown.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley or green onions, and serve hot!
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. Adjust the spice level to your preference and experiment with different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg