Korean-Style Chicken Gimbap
A delicious and easy-to-make Korean-inspired dish that combines the classic flavors of gimbap with the savory taste of chicken.
Ingredients
- ●2 teaspoons Korean Chili Flakes (gochugaru)
- ●1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- ●2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- ●2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- ●1 pound Chicken Breast
- ●1 cup Cucumber
- ●1 cup Carrots
- ●8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- ●2 cups Gimbap Rice (or Japanese short-grain rice)
Instructions
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1. Cook the gimbap rice according to the package instructions.
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2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili flakes, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
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3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
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4. Add the chicken to the bowl with the marinade and mix well to coat.
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5. Grill or pan-fry the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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6. Cut the cooked chicken into thin slices.
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7. Cut the cucumber and carrots into thin strips.
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8. In a large bowl, combine the cooked gimbap rice, chicken slices, cucumber strips, carrot strips, and imitation crab meat.
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9. Mix well to combine.
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10. Cut a sheet of gim (or nori seaweed) into a 12-inch square.
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11. Spread a thin layer of the rice mixture onto the center of the gim, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
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12. Roll up the gim tightly but gently, applying even pressure to form a compact roll.
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13. Slice the roll into 8 equal pieces.
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14. Serve the Korean-Style Chicken Gimbap immediately, garnished with additional sesame oil and chopped green onions if desired.