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the best gochujang chicken rice bowl with marinated cucumbers

The Best Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl with Spicy Marinated Cucumbers

This Gochujang Chicken Rice Bowl is bold, spicy, and packed with flavor! Savory ground chicken is coated in a rich gochujang sauce and served over rice with tangy, spicy pickled cucumbers for the perfect balance of heat and freshness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp avocado oil

Gochujang Sauce

  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste

Spicy Pickled Cucumbers

  • 2 cups cucumbers thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1-2 tsp chili oil

To Serve

  • cooked white rice
  • grated carrots optional
  • sliced avocado optional
  • fried egg optional
  • green onions optional garnish

Instructions
 

Gochujang Ground Chicken

  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the gochujang sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it up as it browns. Pour in the gochujang sauce, stirring to evenly coat the chicken. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens into a deliciously sticky glaze.
  • Serve the gochujang ground chicken over white rice, with spicy pickled cucumbers, grated carrot, sliced avocado and a fried egg. Garnish with green onions and enjoy!

Spicy Pickled Cucumbers

  • In a jar, combine rice vinegar, coconut aminos, sugar, salt and chili oil. Whisk to mix.
  • Thinly slice the cucumbers. Add cucumber to jar and shake to mix the cucumbers and marinade. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and ideally 2-4 hours.

Notes

  • When cooking the chicken, let the chicken brown untouched for about 3-4 minutes before breaking it up to get a nice golden crust on the chicken.
  • Marinate the cucumbers 2-4 hours before serving for the best result. Store in the fridge for up to 72 hours. 
  • Additional toppings: For extra flavor and texture, top your bowl with grated carrots, creamy avocado, and a perfectly fried egg. Feel free to get creative and customize it with your favorite toppings to make it your own!
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