Korean-Style Grilled Chicken and Romaine Lettuce Bibimbap with Gochujang Fried Rice

Savor the bold flavors of Korea with this delectable bibimbap dish, featuring a grilled whole chicken, crispy gochujang fried rice, and a refreshing romaine lettuce salad, all tied together with a spicy gochujang sauce. This recipe is a harmonious balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors that will leave you craving for more. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, this dish is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Korean
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  • whole chicken
  • romaine lettuce
  • rice
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1wholewhole chicken, marinated
  • 2headsromaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2cupsrice, cooked
  • 2tbspsgochujang, none
  • 1tbspsoy sauce, none
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1inchginger, grated
  • 1/4cupgreen onions, chopped
  • 1tbspsesame oil, none
  • 1tspsesame seeds, none

Nutrition

Calories

420

105 per serving

Protein

35g

70% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

30g

10% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein33%
Fat43%
Carbs29%
Fiber
5g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to create a marinade. Add the whole chicken and mix well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

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  2. 2

    Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

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  3. 3

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup of cooked rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Add 1 tablespoon of gochujang and stir-fry for another minute, until the rice is well coated with the sauce.

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  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Add the chopped romaine lettuce and toss to coat with the dressing.

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  5. 5

    To assemble the bibimbap, place a scoop of gochujang fried rice in the bottom of a bowl. Arrange the sliced grilled chicken on top of the rice. Add a handful of the dressed romaine lettuce and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

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  6. 6

    Drizzle the remaining gochujang sauce over the top of the dish and serve immediately.

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  7. 7

    Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

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