Kimchi Gochugaru Dense Bean Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate the chicken in a limey, salty gochugaru marinade.
  2. 2Thinly slice scallions.
  3. 3Core and dice two bell peppers.
  4. 4Shred about a fist-size bunch of cabbage.
  5. 5Dice up one bag of Persian cucumbers.
  6. 6Finely mince some cilantro.
  7. 7Roughly chop about half a cup of kimchi.
  8. 8Rinse and drain the cannellini beans.
  9. 9Rinse and drain the edamame.
  10. 10Grill the chicken.
  11. 11Dice up the chicken.
  12. 12Make a simple Gochugaru vinaigrette to go on top of everything.
  13. 13Add beans, bell peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, chicken, kimchi, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds to a big bowl.
  14. 14Add the vinaigrette to the salad.
  15. 15Toss it all up.

Ingredients

  • Gochugaru
  • lime
  • salt
  • chicken thighs
  • scallions
  • 2 red bell pepper
  • 2 yellow bell pepper
  • cabbage
  • 1 bag Persian cucumbers
  • cilantro
  • 0.5 cup kimchi
  • cannellini beans
  • edamame
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • mustard powder
  • rice vinegar
  • toasted sesame oil

Equipment

bowlgrillcutting boardknifetongscolandersqueezy bottle

Tips

  • The key to getting the juiciest chicken is letting it rest for 10 minutes after it cooks because it will reabsorb a lot of that juice.