Chicken Bulgogi

Name: Chicken Bulgogi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon neutral oil; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; Steamed rice, for serving

Juicy chicken thighs take on a sweet-savory garlic marinade and caramelized edges in this easy Korean-style skillet meal.

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Chicken Bulgogi

Yield4

Prep30 min

Cook15 min

Total45 min

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5 steps

1
Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and pepper together.
2
Toss in the sliced chicken and marinate for 20–30 minutes.
3
Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in a single layer in batches until browned and cooked through.
4
Return the chicken to the skillet for 1 minute to glaze the edges.
5
Top with scallions and sesame seeds, then serve with rice.

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Instead of chicken thighs
breast cut thin — pull earlier so it stays juicy
Instead of brown sugar
honey or white sugar; honey browns a little faster
Instead of toasted sesame oil
a little peanut oil in the marinade plus sesame seeds on top
Instead of rice vinegar
apple cider vinegar or a squeeze of lemon
Instead of fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon ground ginger, or skip and lean on garlic