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Korean-Style BBQ Chicken Bowls with Crunchy Cabbage and Sesame

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These Korean-Style BBQ Chicken Bowls feature juicy, marinated chicken served over rice with crunchy cabbage, sesame seeds, and fresh toppings. It’s a bold, balanced, and customizable dish that brings Korean BBQ flavor to an easy, everyday meal.

Ingredients

  • For the marinade:
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp gochujang or 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
  • For the bowls:
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups green or purple cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienned (optional)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup cucumber slices or pickled radish (optional)
  • Additional sesame oil or soy sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix all marinade ingredients. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
  2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
  3. Assemble bowls by layering rice, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and scallions.
  4. Top with sliced chicken, drizzle with sesame oil or soy sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  5. Serve warm with extra gochujang on the side if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with tofu or thinly sliced beef for variation.
  • Add a soft-boiled or fried egg on top for extra richness.
  • Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
  • Swap raw cabbage for a quick vinegar-based slaw for more tang.
  • Store components separately and reheat before assembling to keep textures fresh.

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