Korean chicken is a culinary delight that transcends cultural boundaries, appealing to a lot of taste preferences. If you’ve got a taste for spice and love the thrill of a flavour-packed punch, Korean chicken’s spicy and bold profile will be right up your alley. A delicious journey into the heart of Korean cuisine awaits you when you try our irresistibly spicy Korean chicken served with perfectly fluffy rice. Your taste buds are about to go on a delirious ride of tastes, so get ready for a spice blast!
Ingredients:
For the Hot Korean Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for an enticing garnish)
- Green onions, thinly sliced (to add a vibrant touch)
For the Fluffy Rice:
- 2 cups aromatic jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Guide on How to Cook Korean Chicken:
Prepare the Rice:
Let’s begin by preparing the fluffy rice as the centrepiece of our dish. First, Place the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear. Letting the rice sit in water for 15-30 minutes before cooking can enhance its texture. Drain the soaked rice before cooking. For every cup of jasmine rice, add 2 cups of water to a saucepan. If you prefer, add a pinch of salt for seasoning. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer. Allow the rice to simmer for about 15-18 minutes. Avoid the temptation to peek while it’s cooking, as this helps maintain the steam that ensures fluffy rice.
Time for Korean Chicken:
Let’s now turn our attention to the star of the show, the spicy Korean chicken. Mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, finely shredded ginger, gochujang, honey, and garlic powder in a bowl. This mouthwatering sauce is the magic ingredient that will turn your chicken into a gourmet dish.
Bring on the Heat:
In a big skillet or wok, heat up a splash of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add your little chunks of chicken to the hot skillet and toss them around until they turn a beautiful golden brown and become very soft.
Make it Saucy:
It’s time to improve the flavour a bit more! Drizzle the chicken with the tempting sauce, letting it gently bubble away and cover every piece in a blend of savoury, spicy flavours. Simmer for a further 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce reaches the ideal, delicious consistency and sticks to the chicken with a rich, flavorful hug.
Final Garnish:
Imagine this: a pile of fluffy rice that has been expertly plated, topped with a generous portion of our spicy Korean chicken. A colourful sprinkle of sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds will enhance the dish’s visual appeal and flavour.
Time to Dig In:
Grab a fork or some chopsticks and start indulging in the delicious explosion of flavours. With every delicious bite, the flavours of the chicken—sweet, spicy, and savoury—melt into the light, fluffy rice, resulting in a perfect bite.
Pro Tip for Perfect Korean Chicken: The Marination Magic
With this pro tip you can up your Korean chicken game: let the marinade do its magic! Refrain from jumping straight into the cooking process once you’ve combined that tempting mixture of soy sauce, gochujang, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
Instead, submerge your chicken in this flavour-filled mixture for a delicious soak. Place it in the fridge to marinate for a few hours or overnight, but at least for thirty minutes. Because of the longer marinating period, the chicken is able to fully absorb the flavours of the sauce, resulting in mouthwateringly rich, spicy-sweet Korean chicken with every bite.
When it comes time to cook, the results will be juicy slices of chicken that are not just cooked but have become extra flavorful, delivering an extraordinary taste experience that’ll have everyone asking for your secret. So, be patient, let it marinate, and savour the difference!
Final Note:
There you have it: a recipe for Spicy Korean Chicken with Fluffy Rice that takes you from the everyday to the busy streets of Seoul. Let yourself enjoy every delicious taste, and don’t be shocked if you find yourself craving more the very next day only—it’s that good!
