Description
Korean BBQ Chicken brings bold flavors straight from Seoul’s street kitchens, melding tender chicken with rich, caramelized sauces. Effortless slow cooking ensures a mouthwatering meal that transports diners to Korea’s culinary heartland with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sesame oil
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional sriracha until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture becomes glossy and uniform.
- Carefully nestle chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer for even cooking.
- Generously pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, using a spatula to coat each piece thoroughly, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the chicken to simmer gently for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meat becomes incredibly tender and pulls apart effortlessly.
- Extract the cooked chicken from the liquid and use two forks to meticulously shred the meat into succulent, bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring it into the remaining sauce to ensure each strand is luxuriously coated with the rich, complex flavors.
- Present the Korean BBQ chicken over steamed rice, alongside sautéed vegetables, or atop a bed of silky noodles for a complete meal.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions over the dish for a fresh, aromatic garnish that adds visual appeal and subtle crunch.
Notes
- Ensure tender, juicy chicken by avoiding overcooking, which can make meat dry and tough.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner protein option, keeping cooking time consistent.
- Consider reducing brown sugar for lower-sugar diets or using honey as a natural alternative sweetener.
- Pre-marinate chicken overnight in refrigerator to enhance deeper flavor penetration and more intense taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg