Spicy Korean Cheesy Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450 g) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Spicy Korean Cheesy Chicken is straightforward if you follow these steps:
- Marinate Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with gochujang, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes for maximum flavor.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken in the skillet.
- Cover and Melt: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt beautifully.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle sesame oil over the cheesy chicken for added flavor.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top for a beautiful finish.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy the incredible combination of spicy and cheesy flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 37g