Spicy Korean Fire Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup Korean hot pepper flakes (gochugaru)
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1/4 cup hot gochujang
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 tablespoons rice syrup or honey
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2-3 Korean chili peppers, chopped
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6 large garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons grated ginger
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup water or chicken stock
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
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Extra hot pepper flakes
# Instructions:
01 -
Create a thick paste by combining gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, oils, rice syrup, chilies, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
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Mix the chicken pieces with the marinade until well coated. Cover and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Heat an oven-proof pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and liquid, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce reduces.
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Set oven to broil. Top the chicken with mozzarella cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and starts to brown.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and extra pepper flakes before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
A fiery Korean street food dish featuring tender chicken in a spicy gochujang sauce, topped with melted cheese