BULDAK RECIPE
Buldak, or Korean Fire Chicken, is an ultra-spicy stir-fried chicken dish coated in a sticky, flavorful sauce. Perfect for spice lovers and served with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine or mirin
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
Prepare Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. Marinate for 10 minutes.
Make Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
Cook Buldak:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 2–3 more minutes until sauce thickens.
Serve:
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust gochugaru and gochujang to your heat preference.
- Make Ahead: Marinate chicken up to 1 hour in advance.
- Serving Tips: Serve with steamed rice or Korean-style noodles for a complete meal.