Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls

Juicy Korean BBQ-marinated chicken thighs with gochujang and soy sauce served over rice with a tangy sesame cucumber salad. Only 485 calories, incredibly flavorful, and perfect for meal prepping the whole week.

15m Prep

25m Cook

40m Total

2 Servings

high-protein low-calorie korean-bbq chicken rice-bowl meal-prep gochujang

Ingredients

bowl

300 g cooked rice (cooked)

chicken

400 g boneless chicken thighs
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
2 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp Sriracha
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp soy sauce

cucumber salad

1 whole cucumber (thinly sliced)
0.25 tsp salt
1 clove fresh garlic (minced)
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Steps

1

Season boneless chicken thighs with black pepper, garlic and ginger paste, gochujang, Sriracha, sesame seeds, and soy sauce. Mix well and marinate.

~10 min
2

Make the cucumber salad: slice cucumbers thinly and mix with salt, fresh garlic, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce. Store in a container and refrigerate.

Tip: This cucumber salad can last the entire week in the fridge.

~5 min
3

Lay chicken thighs on a sheet pan. Oven bake or air fry until golden brown and juicy.

~25 min
4

Slice chicken into cubes and serve with rice and cucumber salad.

~3 min

Nutrition (per serving)

485

Calories

44g

Protein

50g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

Cultural Context

Korean BBQ (gogi-gui) is a beloved cooking tradition featuring marinated meats cooked over grills. Gochujang, the fermented chili paste used in this recipe, is a cornerstone of Korean cuisine known for its complex sweet, spicy, and umami flavor.

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Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls