Name: Buldak Recipe (Korean Fire Chicken)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces; 1/4 cup gochugaru Korean hot pepper flakes; 1/4 cup gochujang; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice syrup, honey, or corn syrup; 2-3 spicy Korean chili peppers, chopped; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons grated ginger; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup water or chicken stock; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, optional; Fresh chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish; Extra hot pepper flakes, for garnish

Description

This homemade Buldak Recipe, also known as Korean Fire Chicken, features tender chicken coated in a fiery gochujang and gochugaru sauce, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. It’s spicy, savory, slightly sweet, and packed with bold Korean flavors.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup gochugaru Korean hot pepper flakes
1/4 cup gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice syrup, honey, or corn syrup
2-3 spicy Korean chili peppers, chopped
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated ginger
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup water or chicken stock
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, optional
Fresh chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish
Extra hot pepper flakes, for garnish

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice syrup, chopped chilies, garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper until a thick paste forms.
Add the chopped chicken and toss well to coat every piece with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken along with the remaining marinade and the water or chicken stock.
Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
Remove the lid and set the oven to broil.
Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley or green onions and extra hot pepper flakes, then serve immediately.

Notes

Chicken breasts can be used instead of chicken thighs if preferred.
Adjust the amount of Korean chili flakes and fresh chilies to control the heat level.
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour before cooking.
The mozzarella topping is optional but adds a creamy contrast to the spicy chicken.
Use an oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan for easy broiling and serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stove Top, Broil
Cuisine: Korean