Spicy Korean Barbecue Bowl

30m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. 2Add cornstarch and set aside.
  3. 3Slice cucumbers and red onion for the salad.
  4. 4Combine cucumber, red onion, brown sugar, salt, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cilantro and chili flakes in a bowl.
  5. 5Refrigerate the cucumber salad.
  6. 6Sear the chicken thighs on high heat for 4-6 minutes per side.
  7. 7Let the chicken rest.
  8. 8Melt butter in a pan, add garlic, then add honey and gochujang.
  9. 9Add water, sesame oil, and the resting juices from the chicken thighs.
  10. 10Return the chicken to the sauce.
  11. 11Serve over rice with the cucumber salad.

Ingredients

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