Korean-Style Spicy Chicken Rice Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

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Bold and vibrant spicy chicken bowls with a fiery gochujang marinade and fresh vegetables served over warm rice. This Korean-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
2 scallions, sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
2 cups steamed jasmine rice
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté for 6-8 minutes until cooked through and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Season the chicken with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced scallions.
Step 4: Divide 2 cups steamed jasmine rice into bowls. Top each with the spicy chicken, 1 julienned carrot, and 1/2 sliced cucumber.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the bowls and serve immediately, enjoying the bold spicy flavors and fresh textures.