Cheese Buldak (Spicy Korean Chicken)
Tender chicken coated in a fiery gochujang-butter sauce with melted cheese, finished under the broiler. Korean comfort food that hits hard in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear chicken 4 minutes per side without moving until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Whisk in gochujang and soy sauce until smooth. Return chicken to the pan, coat in sauce.
Step 6
Sprinkle cheese over chicken and broil 3 minutes until bubbly and edges char slightly.
Step 7
Scatter green onion on top and serve straight from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron or nonstick skillet
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
- whisk
- tongs
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