Fire Chicken with Cheese (Cheese Buldak)
Fire Chicken with Cheese, or Cheese Buldak, is a fiery and flavorful Korean dish that brings the heat with a satisfying cheesy finish. This popular dish features succulent pieces of chicken marinated in a spicy sauce made from gochujang (Korean chili paste), gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of sweetness. The marinated chicken is then stir-fried to perfection, creating a tantalizingly spicy and smoky flavor.The crowning glory of this dish is the generous layer of melted mozzarella cheese that blankets the spicy chicken, offering a creamy, gooey contrast to the heat. Garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, Fire Chicken with Cheese is not only a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes.Ideal for those who crave bold and spicy flavors, this dish is perfect for a hearty meal or as an impressive party dish. Enjoy it with a side of steamed rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves to balance the spiciness. Whether you're a spice enthusiast or simply looking for a comforting yet exciting meal, Cheese Buldak is sure to ignite your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- For 4 servings
- 2 pounds of chicken breast cut into ¾ or 1 inch cubes
- ½ cup Korean hot pepper flakes gochugaru
- 2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup rice syrup or corn syrup, sugar, honey
- 6 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese optional, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup of sliced rice cake optional
- 1 green onion chopped
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Combine hot pepper flakes, hot pepper paste, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ground black pepper, rice syrup, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Mix it well into a sweet and spicy paste.
- Add the chicken and mix well by hand.
- Heat up a skillet with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the sliced rice cakes and fry them for a few minutes. Turn them over with a spatula once or twice until both sides are crispy and light golden brown.
- Place the marinated chicken into a heavy pan, preferably cast iron. Use the water to rinse the bowl and get the last of the sauce into the pan. Cover and cook over medium high heat for 10 minutes. If you use a normal frying pan, it will take 7 to 8 minutes. Be sure not to burn the chicken.
- Uncover, stir and turn over the chicken with a wooden spoon. Add the rice cakes to the top of the chicken.
- Turn down the heat very low. Cover and let cook another 10 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked. If you’re using cheese, pre-heat the oven broiler.
- When the chicken is cooked, put the cheese over the top. Slip it into the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove and sprinkle with the chopped green onion. Serve hot.
