Description
Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls with Spicy Gochujang Cream Sauce are a delightful fusion of savory chicken, vibrant veggies, and a creamy, spicy kick. This easy-to-make dish transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, these bowls are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp gochujang paste
- 1 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, gochugaru, and gochujang. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 3. Prepare the sauce: Whisk sour cream and lime juice in a bowl; add more gochujang if desired.
- 4. Sauté veggies: In the same skillet, sauté your choice of veggies (like bell peppers) for about 4-5 minutes until tender but crisp.
- 5. Assemble bowls: Serve rice topped with sliced chicken, sautéed veggies, and drizzle with spicy gochujang cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh. - Add pineapple chunks for sweetness and contrast with the spice.