Buldak Recipe (Korean Fire Chicken)

Name: Buldak Recipe (Korean Fire Chicken)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs (chopped into bite-sized pieces (you can use chicken breasts)); 1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes); ¼ cup gochujang (I use the hot variety); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoon rice syrup (or use honey or corn syrup); 2-3 spicy Korean chili peppers (chopped (or use other small spicy red chilies)); 6 large garlic cloves (minced); 2 teaspoons grated ginger; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup water or chicken stock; 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This homemade buldak recipe is a popular Korean street food made with chicken cooked in a fiery gochujang sauce, often topped with melty cheese, so easy!

Updated at: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:09:19 GMT