Cheesy Fire Chicken (Buldak)

Cheesy Korean Fire Chicken (Buldak) is the ultimate comfort dish with a kick. Juicy chicken thighs are tossed in a bold, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, cooked with tender cabbage, and finished with a generous layer of melted mozzarella that balances the heat perfectly. It’s quick, satisfying, and delivers that irresistible Korean street-food–meets–modern comfort vibe—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or when you’re craving something spicy and cozy.

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Ingredients

* 1½ lbs chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
* 3 tbsp gochujang
* 1 tbsp gochugaru adjust to taste
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp honey
* 1 tbsp mirin
* 3 cloves garlic minced
* 2 cups green cabbage roughly chopped
* 1/2 onion cut into quarters
* Mozzarella cheese for topping
* Neutral oil for cooking
* Sesame seeds

Instructions

Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Roughly chop the cabbage (and onions, if using).
In a bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, honey, mirin, and garlic. Mix until smooth.
Add the chicken, cabbage, and onions to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and drizzle with oil.
Add the marinated chicken and vegetables. Let the chicken sit undisturbed until it gets color. Cook, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened and caramelized slightly.
Turn off the heat and generously top with mozzarella cheese.
Cover with a lid and let the cheese melt, or broil briefly until bubbly and lightly browned.
Garnish with sesame seeds.