Spicy Korean Fire Chicken with Melted Cheese

Spicy Korean Fire Chicken with Melted Cheese

45 mins
medium
4 servings

A delicious and easy-to-make Korean dish featuring tender chicken coated in a fiery sweet-and-spicy sauce, topped with melted cheese and crispy rice cakes.

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Equipment Needed

  • Large bowl
  • Oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred)
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 2.00 poundsChicken Breast(Cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 0.50 cupKorean Hot Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)(For a milder flavor, use less.)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsHot Pepper Paste (Gochujang)(Adjust to your spice preference.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonSoy Sauce(Adds depth of flavor.)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsVegetable Oil(For frying and marinating.)
  • 0.50 teaspoonGround Black Pepper(Enhances the flavor profile.)
  • 0.33 cupRice Syrup(For sweetness.)
  • 6.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsGinger(Minced)
  • 1.00 poundMozzarella Cheese(Optional, shredded)
  • 1.00 cupSliced Rice Cakes(Optional, for added texture)
  • 1.00 bunchGreen Onion(Chopped for garnish)
  • 0.25 cupWater(For rinsing the bowl)

Instructions

1

Whisk together gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oil, pepper, rice syrup, minced garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Add rice cakes and fry until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Transfer chicken to a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron recommended). Add any remaining marinade from the bowl. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Stir and flip the chicken. Add the fried rice cakes on top.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

If using cheese, preheat oven broiler. Sprinkle cheese over the chicken and rice cakes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly (a few minutes).

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Garnish with chopped green onions.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes