Chicken Bowls with Gochujang Cream Sauce
Indulge in a vibrant and flavorful meal with these Chicken Bowls with Gochujang Cream Sauce. This dish blends tender chicken with crisp vegetables, all topped with a creamy, spicy gochujang sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Customize it by swapping in your favorite veggies or toppings for a personal touch. Packed with protein and fiber, this dish not only satisfies cravings but also nourishes your body. Enjoy the thrill of Korean flavors in your own kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Coat chicken pieces and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for about 8-10 minutes until browned.
- Thicken sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Make the gochujang cream sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, additional gochujang, milk, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Layer cooked rice, chicken, shredded carrots, shredded red cabbage, and chopped green onions in serving bowls.
- Drizzle with sauce: Generously drizzle each bowl with gochujang cream sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top as a garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg