Description
Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls with Gochujang Cream Sauce are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines sweet, spicy, and savory elements. This recipe features tender marinated chicken grilled to perfection, topped with fresh vegetables and a creamy gochujang sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these bowls will transport your taste buds straight to Seoul. Enjoy this culinary adventure with friends and family!
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: Combine soy sauce, minced garlic, and gochujang in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Prepare the cream sauce: In a bowl, mix cream or Greek yogurt with gochujang, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- 3. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- 4. Chop vegetables: Slice bell peppers and carrots while the chicken cooks.
- 5. Assemble bowls: Slice cooked chicken into pieces and layer over rice or quinoa with vegetables.
- 6. Drizzle sauce: Top each bowl generously with gochujang cream sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. - Customize veggies based on seasonal availability; zucchini or broccoli are great alternatives. - Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of gochujang used.