Korean Bulgogi BBQ Chicken with Spicy Garlic Butter Corn
This Korean-inspired meal features tender, juicy bulgogi-style BBQ chicken paired with sweet and spicy garlic butter corn, offering a savory and slightly spicy balance of flavors perfect for any dinner occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, for sweetness in corn)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the bulgogi marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to a resealable bag or bowl and pour in the marinade. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and caramelized.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- For the corn, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add corn kernels and stir in gochujang, cooking for 4–5 minutes until corn is tender and coated in sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar if needed.
- Serve sliced chicken with spicy garlic butter corn. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for the best flavor.
- You can grill or pan-fry the chicken depending on your preference.
- Adjust the level of gochujang to control the spiciness of the corn.
- Use canned or frozen corn if fresh is not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg