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Dakgalbi (Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry)

Dakgalbi is a quick and easy spicy chicken stir fry that's perfect for weekday meals or meal preps! It's savory, sweet, and spicy, and this will truly level up your chicken game!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Dakgalbi, Spicy Chicken Stir Fry
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Thighs About 4 pcs
  • 80 grams Scallions 3 stalks, sliced to 3-inch matchstick sizes
  • 100 grams Onion, Chopped 1/2 of medium-sized
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 100 grams Cabbage

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Keto Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 1/2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Gochugaru
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Sprinkle of Curry Powder
  • 2 tbsp Canola or Vagateble Oil Divided, for sauteing

Instructions

  • Chop onion and scallions into matchstick sizes.
  • Place pan on high heat, add a little bit of oil, and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  • Once nicely golden brown, slice or cut the chicken into bitesize pieces.
  • Make a pool in the middle, add a bit more oil, then add in the scallions. Let it sit until fragrant.
  • Add the garlic and onions, then saute.
  • Season the chicken with soy sauce, keto sugar, mirin, oyster sauce, gochujang, gochugaru, black pepper, curry powder, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
  • Add the cabbage then mix well until the everything is sauced up. Let simmer until the cabbage cooks and the reduces, stirring a few times in between.
  • Torch the chicken for additional smokiness, serve, and enjoy!