Description
Korean Chicken Tacos with Caramelized Kimchi are a fusion dish that combines tender, flavorful chicken with tangy kimchi, wrapped in a soft tortilla for a unique and delicious twist on traditional tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) or sriracha
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and gochujang. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- While the chicken cooks, heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped kimchi and brown sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until the kimchi is caramelized and slightly crispy.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds.
- Assemble the tacos: Divide the cooked chicken evenly among the tortillas. Top with caramelized kimchi, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added crunch, you can add some shredded cabbage or lettuce to the tacos.
- If you prefer a milder version, reduce the amount of gochujang or sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Korean chicken tacos, caramelized kimchi, Korean fusion tacos, chicken tacos, kimchi tacos, spicy tacos