Description
Korean Spicy Chicken with Cheesy Topping delights palates with its fiery kick and melted cheese goodness. Sizzling heat meets creamy richness, creating a perfect balance that will keep diners coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 2–3 spicy Korean chili peppers
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup gochutgaru (Korean hot pepper flakes)
- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 6 large garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- Salt
- Black pepper
Cooking and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water or chicken stock
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Green onions
- Extra hot pepper flakes
Instructions
- Create a robust marinade by blending gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, rice syrup, chilies, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper into a vibrant, thick sauce.
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Seal and refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Preheat an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Transfer marinated chicken with entire marinade mixture and a splash of water or stock into the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing chicken to cook completely while sauce reduces and concentrates its flavors.
- Uncover the skillet and prepare oven’s broiler function at high temperature.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese across chicken surface, creating an even layer.
- Position skillet under broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully until cheese melts, bubbles, and develops golden-brown caramelized edges.
- Remove from oven, let rest briefly, then garnish with fresh herbs or green onions for added visual appeal and fresh flavor contrast.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains warm and stretchy, accompanied by rice or side of choice.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, ideally 4-6 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing gochugaru or gochujang for milder palates, ensuring everyone can enjoy the dish.
- Use low-fat mozzarella or dairy-free cheese alternatives to create a lighter, diet-friendly version of the recipe.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken thighs for more tender and juicy results compared to chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 453 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg