Description
At its core, this dish is a modern, accessible take on traditional Korean flavors served in a convenient, single-bowl format. It centers around succulent chicken thighs marinated in a classic sweet and savory sauce, then seared to perfection. When you think of a Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl, imagine a vibrant assembly of colors and textures. You have the warm, fluffy base of rice, the charred and sticky chicken, and a variety of crisp vegetables that provide a much-needed cooling element.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 500g boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp Gochujang
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 2 boiled or fried eggs (optional)
- Green onions (chopped)
- Sesame seeds
Optional Sauce:
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Gochujang
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, gochujang, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
- Add chicken and mix well.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer for deeper flavor).
2. Cook the Chicken
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
3. Prepare the Sauce (Optional)
- Mix mayonnaise, gochujang, and honey until smooth.
4. Assemble the Bowls
- Add cooked rice to bowls.
- Top with chicken, carrots, cucumber, broccoli, and egg.
- Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Sweet, spicy, and super satisfying—this bowl is a full meal in one dish and way better than takeout!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
Keywords: Korean chicken bowls, spicy chicken rice bowl, gochujang chicken bowls, Korean barbecue rice bowls, glazed chicken bowls