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Sliced gochujang chicken resting on fluffy white rice, surrounded by colourful salad ingredients in a bowl

Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl

Spicy, saucy, and packed with flavour, this Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl is the ultimate weeknight dinner hero! Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a bold mix of gochujang, soy, garlic, and sesame oil, then air-fried until perfectly golden and tender.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine korean
Servings 2 people
Calories 885 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp Gochujang paste
  • 1 tsp Dark soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Water
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 3 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tsp Vegetable oil

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp Gochujang paste
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp White wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Water
  • 1 tsp Dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil

Bowl Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Sushi rice
  • Carrot
  • Red cabbage
  • Cucumber
  • Spring onion

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix gochujang paste, dark soy, water, sesame oil, and crushed garlic. Add the chicken thighs and coat evenly. Let sit while you prep the rest (or marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours).
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust with more vinegar or water if needed.
  • Lightly oil your air fryer basket. Add the chicken thighs and cook at 200°C for 12 minutes, flipping halfway. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  • Cook sushi rice according to packet instructions. Divide between two bowls, top with sliced chicken, your choice of salad veg, and a good drizzle of the gochujang dressing. Finish with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 885kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 43gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 648mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 3mg
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