Buldak Korean Fire Chicken
Rebecca
This Buldak Korean Fire Chicken recipe brings bold, spicy, and savory flavors together in one dish. Tender chicken is coated in a fiery sauce made with gochujang, garlic, and ginger. Perfectly cooked with an optional cheesy topping, it's an irresistible meal. Serve with rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for extra flair.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
- Boneless chicken thighs or breasts 500 grams
- Korean chili paste 2 tbsp
- Korean chili flakes 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp
- Honey 1 tbsp
- Minced garlic 4 cloves
- Grated ginger 1 tsp
- Mozzarella cheese 1 cup
- Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
- Optional Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel. This step ensures they get a nice golden sear while cooking.
Take a small mixing bowl and add your Korean chili paste (Gochujang), chili flakes (Gochugaru), soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir it well until it forms a smooth, vibrant red sauce. Set it aside.
Heat some vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 6–7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep it aside for now.
Lower the heat to medium, then pour the prepared sauce into the same skillet. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until it starts bubbling. Add a splash of water if the sauce feels too thick.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir until every piece is generously coated in the spicy sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5–7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
If you want that extra layer of indulgence, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken while it’s still in the pan. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for another 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts beautifully.
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm it up in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of water to prevent sticking.
- Freeze: Although it’s best served fresh, you can freeze cooked Buldak for up to 1 month. Make sure to cool it completely before freezing.
Keyword Buldak Korean Fire Chicken