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Chipotle Chicken Bowl

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Juicy, flavorful Korean chicken bowls made with the easiest marinade ever! Serve with your choice of grain/rice and desired toppings!

Ingredients

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  • ½ small pear, peeled and coarsely grated
  • ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup chopped kimchi
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1½ cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 soft-boiled eggs
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine grated pear, soy sauce, cilantro, gochujang, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger and garlic. Transfer mixture and chicken thighs to a gallon-size zipper bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight), turning occasionally.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat. Drain chicken from marinade, brush lightly with canola oil, then grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through and registers 165 °F internally, about 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Add kimchi and sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until caramelized and heated through, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Divide rice among 4 bowls and top each with grilled chicken, caramelized kimchi, shredded cabbage, grated carrots, avocado slices, cilantro leaves and a soft-boiled egg. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Inspired by How Sweet Eats.

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Keywords: Korean chicken bowls, grain bowl, gochujang chicken, caramelized kimchi, jasmine rice bowl

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