Hot Korean Cheese Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1.5 pounds chicken thighs (boneless), diced into small chunks
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
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1/4 cup gochujang (spicy)
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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 honey or rice syrup
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2-3 chopped Korean chilies
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6 large garlic cloves, finely minced
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2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated
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Black pepper and salt as needed
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1/4 cup chicken stock or water
→ Garnish
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Chopped green onions or fresh parsley
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Hot pepper flakes for extra kick
# Instructions:
01 -
In a big bowl, stir together the chili powder, gochujang, soy sauce, both oils, honey, chilies, garlic, ginger, seasonings to make a rich, spicy blend.
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Toss your chicken pieces into the spicy mixture, making sure they're completely covered. Wrap and chill for at least an hour.
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Put a pan that can go in the oven over medium flame. Throw in your chicken with all the sauce, cover it up, and let it cook for about 10 minutes till the meat's done and sauce gets thicker.
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Switch your oven to broil mode. Sprinkle all that mozzarella on top and stick it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until it gets bubbly and slightly golden.
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Scatter some herbs and extra chili flakes on top before you dig in.
# Notes:
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This sizzling Korean street classic brings together juicy chicken smothered in bold gochujang sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese