Description
Korean BBQ Chicken Bowls with Gochujang Cream Sauce are a flavorful and easy-to-make meal featuring tender marinated chicken cooked in a skillet with fresh mixed vegetables. Served over fluffy rice and topped with a spicy, creamy gochujang sauce, this dish balances sweet, savory, and spicy flavors for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast with soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly to ensure the chicken is well coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and lightly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Make sauce: While the chicken is cooking, in a separate bowl, mix together the gochujang, heavy cream, and honey until smooth and well combined to create the gochujang cream sauce.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add the mixed vegetables directly to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir-fry everything together until the vegetables are tender but still crisp, approximately 5 minutes.
- Assemble bowls: Portion the cooked rice into serving bowls. Top evenly with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Drizzle the prepared gochujang cream sauce over the top of each bowl.
- Garnish: Finish each bowl by sprinkling chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top for added flavor and texture. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or Greek yogurt.
- You can use brown rice or cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang in the sauce to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Marinating the chicken longer (up to 2 hours) will enhance the flavor.
- If you prefer, add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for a fresh citrus note.
