One Pan Korean BBQ Chicken Rice (Printer-friendly)
Tender Korean BBQ chicken with fluffy rice and vegetables, all cooked in one skillet for a simple weeknight meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Marinade & Sauce
02 - 4 tbsp Korean BBQ sauce (bulgogi or similar)
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
05 - 1 tbsp honey
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 small onion, diced
09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
→ Grains
11 - 1 cup jasmine or short-grain white rice, rinsed
→ Liquids
12 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
→ Toppings
13 - 2 green onions, sliced
14 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Kimchi or pickled vegetables, for serving
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine chicken, Korean BBQ sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
02 - Heat a splash of oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet or pan with lid over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
03 - Add onion, bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and develop slight color.
04 - Stir in the rinsed rice, mixing thoroughly to coat each grain with the flavorful juices from the pan.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed.
06 - Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. This allows moisture to redistribute. Fluff rice gently with a fork before serving.
07 - Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot, accompanied by kimchi or pickled vegetables if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, including the rice, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor absorption
- The marinade doubles as a cooking sauce, infusing every grain of rice with that incredible Korean BBQ flavor
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day caring about dinner
02 -
- Rinse your rice until the water runs clear, or you'll end up with gummy, sticky rice instead of fluffy grains
- Don't lift the lid while the rice is simmering—steam is doing the work here
- Letting it rest covered off the heat is crucial for texture perfection
03 -
- Cut your chicken into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
- Prep all ingredients before you start cooking once the pan hits the heat, things move fast