Gochugaru Chicken

Gochugaru Chicken is a flavorful Korean dish that combines tender chicken with spicy and smoky gochugaru pepper, served over a bed of wholesome brown rice. This vibrant meal is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for a healthy lunch.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions (sliced) - 2
• Brown rice - 150 grams (uncooked)
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish

Steps

1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions, typically about 20 minutes.
2. While the rice is cooking, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the gochugaru, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the marinade.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, mixing well to coat all the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
5. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
6. Once cooked, stir in the sliced green onions and cook for an additional minute.
7. Serve the gochugaru chicken over a bed of brown rice and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains antioxidants from gochugaru, which may help reduce inflammation.

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