Buldak Recipe (Korean Fire Chicken) (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (optional)

→ Sauce

03 - 1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes)
04 - 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
05 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 2 tablespoon rice syrup (or honey or corn syrup)
09 - 2-3 spicy Korean chili peppers, chopped
10 - 6 large garlic cloves, minced
11 - 2 teaspoons grated ginger
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste
13 - 1/4 cup water or chicken stock

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh chopped parsley or green onions
15 - Extra hot pepper flakes

# Instructions:

01 - Mix gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, oils, rice syrup, chilies, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper to form a paste.
02 - Mix chicken with marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
03 - Cook marinated chicken with water/stock in covered pan for 10 minutes until cooked through.
04 - Top with mozzarella and broil 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and browns.
05 - Garnish with parsley or green onions and extra pepper flakes if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Can use chicken breasts instead of thighs
02 - Honey or corn syrup can substitute for rice syrup

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