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· October 1, 2021

Korean Fire Chicken with Cheese (Cheese Buldak)

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korean spicy fire chicken with cheese cheesy buldak easy

Korean Fire Chicken with Cheese (Cheese Buldak). Here’s a spicy treat for those who are addicted to food packed with heat.

The Korean term ‘Buldak’ literally translates to “fire chicken”, and that in itself is a huge hint as to how spicy this dish can be. The marinade consists of hot pepper flakes (gochugaru) and hot pepper paste (gochujang), making up the “fire” part of the dish.

korean spicy fire chicken with cheese cheesy buldak easy

Though the chicken is perfectly delicious just as is, pairing it up with some melted cheese gives it that extra oomph with every bite. I personally love twirling the cheese around the pieces of chicken and getting those satisfying cheese pulls.

korean spicy fire chicken with cheese cheesy buldak easy

Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken thigh
  • Small cabbage
  • Garlic 
  • Ginger 
  • Onion
  • Mozzarella cheese 

Buldak sauce

  • Gochujang
  • Gochugaru 
  • Light soy sauce
  • Neutral oil
  • Honey
  • Sugar
  • Sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Add all the buldak sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Add diced chicken, cabbage, ginger, garlic and onions in a bowl.
  3. Pour the buldak sauce into the the bowl and mix well.
  4. Let it marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Pan fry the chicken in a cast iron skillet/oven safe pan over high heat for 10 minutes or until the chicken cooks. Stirring occasionally.
  6. Add cheese on top and broil for 3-5 minutes in the oven. Alternatively, use a a kitchen torchLeave until these fully melts and serve. Enjoy! (see notes)

Notes for Korean Fire Chicken with Cheese (Cheese Buldak)

  • Gochugaru: Amount of gochugaru used should be up to heat preference. Add more if you want it extra spicy. Taste as you go.
  • Broil the cheese
    • If you’re using a cast iron skillet/oven safe frying pan, add the cheese on top and broil for a few minutes/until the cheese melts.
    • If you are not using a cast iron skillet/oven safe frying pan, add cheese on top after cooking and cover with a lid until it melts. You can also transfer the chicken to a microwave/oven safe serving plate. Add the cheese and microwave or place in oven until the cheese melts.

Here are some other Korean recipes for you to try:

  • Kimchi Fried Rice
  • Kimchi Pasta Carbonara
  • Cheesy Korean Fried Chicken

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korean spicy fire chicken with cheese cheesy buldak easy

Korean Spicy Fire Chicken with Cheese (Cheese Buldak)

This spicy fire chicken with cheese packs a punch not just with flavor but with heat too. The sauce is hot with a subtle sweetness to it. Eat it with rice and you have yourself the perfect meal.
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Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken thigh diced
  • 1/4 small cabbage sliced lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced/grated
  • 1 tsp ginger minced/grated
  • 1/2 onion sliced – optional
  • mozzarella cheese shredded

Buldak sauce

  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 3 tbsp gochugaru see notes
  • 3 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Add all the buldak sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Add diced chicken, cabbage, ginger, garlic and onions in a bowl.
  • Pour the buldak sauce into the the bowl and mix well.
  • Let it marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Pan fry the chicken in a cast iron skillet/oven safe pan over high heat for 10 minutes or until the chicken cooks. Stirring occasionally.
  • Add cheese on top and broil for 3-5 minutes in the oven. Alternatively, use a a kitchen torchLeave until these fully melts and serve. Enjoy! (see notes)

Notes

*Amount of gochugaru used should be up to heat preference. Add more if you want it extra spicy. Taste as you go.
*If you’re using a cast iron skillet/oven safe frying pan, add the cheese on top and broil for a few minutes/until the cheese melts.
*If you are not using a cast iron skillet/oven safe frying pan, add cheese on top after cooking and cover with a lid until it melts. You can also transfer the chicken to a microwave/oven safe serving plate. Add the cheese and microwave or place in oven until the cheese melts.
Keyword buldak, cheese chicken, fire chicken, korean, spicy fire chicken
Did you try this recipe?I would love to know how it went! Please leave a rating, comment down below, or tag me on Instagram @FarahJEats.

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