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
- korean
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- whole chicken
- romaine lettuce
- rice
Ingredients
- 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
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 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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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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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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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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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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Drizzle the remaining gochujang sauce over the top of the dish and serve immediately.
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Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
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