Spicy Korean Barbecue Bowl with a Cucumber Salad

30 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels.
  2. 2Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels.
  3. 3Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels.
  4. 4Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. 5Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  6. 6Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  7. 7Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the seasoned chicken thighs and set them aside.
  8. 8Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the seasoned chicken thighs and set them aside.
  9. 9Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the seasoned chicken thighs and set them aside.
  10. 10Thinly slice the cucumbers for the cucumber salad.
  11. 11Thinly slice the cucumbers for the cucumber salad.
  12. 12Thinly slice the cucumbers for the cucumber salad.
  13. 13Thinly slice the red onion for the cucumber salad.
  14. 14Thinly slice the red onion for the cucumber salad.
  15. 15Thinly slice the red onion for the cucumber salad.
  16. 16Combine sliced cucumber and red onion in a bowl.
  17. 17Combine sliced cucumber and red onion in a bowl.
  18. 18Combine sliced cucumber and red onion in a bowl.
  19. 19Add brown sugar, salt, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to the cucumber and onion mixture.
  20. 20Add brown sugar, salt, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to the cucumber and onion mixture.
  21. 21Add brown sugar, salt, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to the cucumber and onion mixture.
  22. 22Add sesame oil, cilantro, and chili flakes to the cucumber salad mixture.
  23. 23Add sesame oil, cilantro, and chili flakes to the cucumber salad mixture.
  24. 24Add sesame oil, cilantro, and chili flakes to the cucumber salad mixture.
  25. 25Mix the cucumber salad ingredients thoroughly and place the bowl in the fridge.
  26. 26Mix the cucumber salad ingredients thoroughly and place the bowl in the fridge.
  27. 27Mix the cucumber salad ingredients thoroughly and place the bowl in the fridge.
  28. 28Place the chicken thighs in a pan on high heat.
  29. 29Place the chicken thighs in a pan on high heat.
  30. 30Place the chicken thighs in a pan on high heat.
  31. 31Sear chicken thighs for about 4 to 6 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  32. 32Sear chicken thighs for about 4 to 6 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  33. 33Sear chicken thighs for about 4 to 6 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  34. 34Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest while preparing the sauce.
  35. 35Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest while preparing the sauce.
  36. 36Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest while preparing the sauce.
  37. 37Add butter to the pan.
  38. 38Add butter to the pan.
  39. 39Add butter to the pan.
  40. 40Add minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for a few minutes.
  41. 41Add minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for a few minutes.
  42. 42Add minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for a few minutes.
  43. 43Add honey and gochujang to the pan and mix well.
  44. 44Add honey and gochujang to the pan and mix well.
  45. 45Add honey and gochujang to the pan and mix well.
  46. 46Pour in water and sesame oil.
  47. 47Pour in water and sesame oil.
  48. 48Pour in water and sesame oil.
  49. 49Add the resting juices from the chicken thighs to the sauce and mix.
  50. 50Add the resting juices from the chicken thighs to the sauce and mix.
  51. 51Add the resting juices from the chicken thighs to the sauce and mix.
  52. 52Return the cooked chicken thighs to the pan with the sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
  53. 53Return the cooked chicken thighs to the pan with the sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
  54. 54Return the cooked chicken thighs to the pan with the sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
  55. 55Dice the cooked chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
  56. 56Dice the cooked chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
  57. 57Dice the cooked chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
  58. 58Serve the diced chicken over a bed of rice.
  59. 59Serve the diced chicken over a bed of rice.
  60. 60Serve the diced chicken over a bed of rice.
  61. 61Top the chicken and rice with the prepared cucumber salad.
  62. 62Top the chicken and rice with the prepared cucumber salad.
  63. 63Top the chicken and rice with the prepared cucumber salad.
  64. 64Garnish with sesame seeds.
  65. 65Garnish with sesame seeds.
  66. 66Garnish with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.25 tsp chili flakes
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh cilantro

Equipment

tongsknifecutting boardbowlpan

Tips

  • A secret to enhancing the sauce flavor is adding the resting juices from the chicken thighs to the sauce before returning the chicken to it.
  • Place the cucumber salad in the fridge while working on the chicken thighs to keep it cool and fresh.
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