Spicy Korean Chicken (Cheese Buldak)
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A spicy and delicious Korean dish featuring chicken and mozzarella cheese, known as Cheese Buldak or Fire Chicken. This version is made healthier by not frying the chicken.
00:25:00 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- pepper flakes - 1/2 cup (adjust to taste)
- pepper paste - 2 tablespoons
- soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
- ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- rice syrup - 1/3 cup
- garlic cloves, large - 6 (minced)
- ginger - 2 teaspoons (minced)
- green onion - watch the video to see (chopped, for garnish)
- mozzarella cheese - 1 pound (optional, adjust to taste)
- chicken breast - 2 pounds (diced into 1-inch cubes)
- rice cakes or noodles - watch the video to see (optional, for added texture)
- water - 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Spicy Paste: Mix pepper flakes, pepper paste, soy sauce, cooking oil, ground black pepper, rice syrup, minced garlic, and minced ginger into a thick paste.
- Combine Chicken with Paste: In a large bowl, mix the diced chicken breast thoroughly with the spicy paste.
- Optional Add-Ins: If desired, add rice cakes or noodles to the chicken mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Transfer the chicken mixture to a cast-iron pan or thick frying pan. Add water and spread evenly. Cook on medium-high heat for 10 minutes, then reduce to low heat, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Broil: Top the chicken with mozzarella cheese and broil in a preheated oven until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
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