Description
Korean Fire Chicken With Cheese (Cheese Buldak) is a spicy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken coated in a fiery Korean sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. It’s perfect served with rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless chicken thigh, diced
- 1/4 small cabbage, sliced lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced or grated
- 1/2 onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 3 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the buldak sauce by mixing gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, neutral oil, honey, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine diced chicken, cabbage, ginger, garlic, and onion.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and mix well to coat evenly.
- Marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan over high heat and add the marinated chicken mixture.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Place under oven broiler for 3–5 minutes or until cheese melts and bubbles. Alternatively, use a kitchen torch to melt the cheese.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by reducing gochugaru or gochujang.
- Use chicken breast for a leaner option.
- Make the sauce ahead of time for convenience.
- Serve with steamed white rice, kimchi, or stir-fried vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water and extra cheese to maintain flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop and Broiler
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
