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    Home » Recipes » Chicken and Poultry

    Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe

    Published: Feb 16, 2018 · Modified: Oct 18, 2021 by Bowl Me Over · 24 Comments

    An easy Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe that is sweet and salty, spicy and savory - this is an easy recipe to make and enjoy! Marinated chicken is grilled up perfectly and served in a bowl, this is a complete meal. The bowl is rice, kimchi, chicken marinated in Korean bbq sauce. The whole meal is topped off with a sunny-side up egg to make a rich complete meal!
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    An easy Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe that is sweet and salty, spicy and savory - this is an simple recipe to make that adds a ton of flavor! Marinated chicken is grilled up perfectly and served in a bowl, this is a complete meal. The bowl is rice, kimchi, chicken marinated in Korean bbq sauce. The whole meal is topped off with a sunny side up egg to make a rich complete meal!

    A bowl with brown rice, topped with kimchi, a fried egg and grilled chicken with a Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe. The whole bowl is sprinkled with sesame seeds.

    Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe - easy, flavorful, amazing flavor with just a bit of spice!

    Have you been enjoying the Olympics as much as we have? Ever since I was a kid we would watch the Olympics! Do people do that now? This year, the Olympics have been jaw dropping, suspenseful, exciting and a transcending event where the world pauses to enjoy the competition (hopefully) leaving politics behind. I absolutely love it! I hope you do too!

    And of course with the games... comes the food right?!!

    Korean cuisine is a combination rice, vegetables and meat. It's the perfect combination of sweet, spicy and savory. Simple ingredients deliciously combined to make a complete meal.

    Layering this meal starts with a bowl filled with rice topped with sliced chicken breast and kimchi.

    Have you tried kimchi before?

    Kimchi is often a side dish served at with your meal. In this bowl, it's a flavorful side-dish without being overpowering and compliments the barbecue.

    What is Kimchi?

    Kimchi is a slaw made of fermented peppers and vegetables - usually Napa cabbage. Here's the deal... If you like sauerkraut (which I love) good chance you'll also like kimchi! I say this because over the years, it's gotten a bad wrap. We're going to take a short cut with this meal - purchase your kimchi. Spend an extra dollar and get good quality. I do not think you'll be disappointed!

    What is in Korean BBQ Sauce?

    • garlic chili paste
    • sesame oil
    • brown sugar
    • soy sauce
    • ricewine vinegar
    • sesame seeds

    You might even have these ingredients on hand, right? This isn't a completely traditional sauce, because I wanted to use ingredients you already have at home. No chili paste? Substitute Sriracha sauce. Why I like using the garlic chili paste is because... it has that garlic flavor without being overpowering. (Me - not a fan of raw garlic!)

    A fried egg is being placed on the rice bowl alongside thinly sliced chicken breast topped with Korean barbecue sauce.

    Top off your Korean Rice Bowl with a sunny side up fried egg!

    The bowl is topped off with a sunny side up fried egg. When you puncture the egg, the runny yolk combines with the rich sauce and grilled chicken for a sumptuous bite!

    My. Goodness. This. Is. GOOD!!!

    Seriously, you have to try this!

    Not grilling weather where you live? No problem, make this on your indoor grill inside. That's what I did.

    After marinating the chicken I grilled it for about 5 minutes on side one and finished it off in the oven. When I pulled it out of the oven, I tented it with foil to let it rest. This will help keep the chicken breast moist and tender.

    That gives you plenty of time to fry the egg!

    Get the skillet hot and melt butter, add the egg and fry until the edges are crispy brown but the yolk is runny. Top off your bowl and sprinkle with a few sesame seeds to finish off your meal!

    How do you make Korean BBQ Sauce?

    Add the ingredients; garlic chili paste, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar to a screw top jar or ziplock bag. Mix or shake well. Store unused marinade in the refrigerator. This will keep for a week refrigerated.

    Here's another shortcut I take - I use a microwavable rice (gasp) yup! Ninety seconds in the microwave and it's done. I stir in a tablespoon of the BBQ sauce to flavor it up and into the bowl it goes. I want this meal done quickly and in my opinion, this is a great shortcut. By all means if this is not your thing make rice the old fashioned way!

    Chicken marinated with a Korean bbq sauce recipe then grilled and thinly sliced. A fried egg with a runny center is in the middle of the bowl to add extra flavor.

    Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe

    So tell me have tried Korean food before? Let me know how you think this stacks up! Or if you're more comfortable, pop me an email and share your experience - I'd love to hear from you!

    This sauce is sweet and salty, spicy and savory - it clicks off every box! It's an easy recipe to make and delicious to enjoy! Chicken is marinated in barbecue sauce and grilled. It is moist and flavorful. Served up with rice and kimchi, this bowl is a complete meal. Topping it off with  a sunny-side up egg takes it right over the top!

    More great Korean Recipes!

    • Korean BBQ Beef Bowl - marinated thinly sliced beef, quickly grilled, this is SO GOOD!
    • Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl - a quick stir fry is what it takes to make this yummy dinner!
    • Korean Black Bean Noodles - this has the most wonderful rich sauce. It's a special meal that you'll linger over at the table.
    • Korean Glass Noodle Soup - an easy to make vegetarian soup that's ready in minutes!

    Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe

    A close up of a Korean Rice Bowl with kimchi, grilled chicken marinated with a Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe and topped with a runny egg.
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    Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe

    An easy Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe that is sweet and salty, spicy and savory - this is an easy recipe to make and enjoy! Marinated chicken is grilled up perfectly and served in a bowl, this is a complete meal. The bowl is rice, kimchi, chicken marinated in Korean bbq sauce. The whole meal is topped off with a sunny-side up egg to make a rich complete meal!
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    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Lunch or Dinner
    Cuisine: Asian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 624kcal
    Author: Deb Clark
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    Ingredients

    • 3 chicken breast boneless, skinless
    • 3 tablespoon garlic chili paste
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds plus additional for garnish
    • 2 cups rice cooked
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • kimchi

    Instructions

    • Combine all of the ingredients except the chicken breast in a measuring cup. Mix well.
    • Put the chicken breast into a ziplock bag. Add half the sauce, mix and massage the sauce into the chicken. Reserve remaining sauce.
    • Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 375.
    • Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Spray with cooking oil to prevent sticking. When the grill is hot, add the chicken breast. Cook on side one for 4-5 minutes. 
    • Flip the chicken over and finish inside the oven. Cook for approximately 12 more minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees.
    • Remove from the oven, tent with foil to allow to rest for five minutes. Slice thinly.
    • Add butter to a hot fry pan and fry the eggs sunny side up until the edges are crispy and the yolk just set.
    • Complete each bowl by adding the rice, topping with a bit of kimchi, thinly sliced chicken breast and a fried egg. A drizzle of reserved sauce and a sprinkling of sesame seeds finishes the meal! Serve with additional Sriracha or chili paste for additional heat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Can I entice you with more Korean food? Click here for Korean Barbecued Chicken Kabobs or here for a delicious Korean Beef Broccoli Bowl. Here's another delicious bowl - head over to the Recipe Critic for her family favorite meal a Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl! Watch and enjoy the olympics!

    A Korean rice bowl topped with grilled chicken using a Korean BBQ Sauce recipe, kimchi and a perfectly fried egg!

    Korean food is delicious and I hope you give this easy meal a try using a homemade Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe!

    Looking for more tasty bbq sauces?

    Simply Scratch Korean BBQ Sauce - Simply Scratch

    Korean BBQ Sauce - The Bewitchin' Kitchen

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