Korean
Korean Buldak Fire Chicken
The viral Korean fire chicken — gochujang-glazed, mozzarella-blanketed, all-engine spice.
40min total
4servings
Mediumdifficulty
🔥 9/10Extreme
Ingredients
Method
0 of 5 steps- Whisk gochujang, gochugaru, soy, honey, mirin, garlic, ginger, sesame oil.
- Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes (overnight is better).
- In an oven-safe skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat until just done, 10–12 minutes.
- Top with mozzarella, broil 3–4 minutes until bubbling and lightly charred.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame. Serve with rice.
The viral Korean fire chicken — gochujang-glazed, mozzarella-blanketed, all-engine spice.
This recipe is part of the Spicery Kitchen tested-recipe library. Ingredients, heat scoring and flavor notes are filled in below. Adjust pepper amounts to your tolerance.
Flavor profile
Fermented heat, sweet glaze, gooey cheese pull
Heat perception varies by person. Adjust pepper amounts to your tolerance — fat (dairy, coconut), acid (lime, vinegar) and sweetness all balance perceived heat.