In the Kitchen: Korean Sweet and Spicy chicken (Dak Gui) with mango {recipe} and KRIX Designs winner

May 19, 2010

I love Korean food…the garlicky mild heat with the occasional hint of sesame oil is oh so delicious.  I’ve had a few Korean boyfriends and while those relationships are long gone, an appreciation for the food remains.  I love that a lot of the meats are made to be grilled (or baked in my case) so it matches well with our healthier living lifestyle.
I found a Korean grocery in Singapore and decided to try my hand at making Korean style chicken.  I adapted this recipe from Closet Cooking. I don’t have any great knives yet to cut up fresh pineapple so I selected mangoes since they’re so prevalent here. It was totally worth it!  The meat was tender, flavorful, and slightly sweet.  I’m not always a fan of fruit with meat, but this balanced really well (Korean meats are usually marinaded with apples or pear by the way so this is a tropical twist).

Korean Sweet and spicy chicken with mango

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1″ strips (tenderloins are very convenient and there’s no cutting!)
  • 1/2 cup gochujang (hot pepper bean paste – check a Korean grocery store)
  • 5 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 inch ginger (grated)
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 1 cup mango and juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or mirin

Directions:
1. Mix everything in a freezer bag and marinate for an hour.
2. Grill or bake chicken (I put it in for 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes) until cooked through.

Dak Gui by Chic n Cheap Living

Now onto the winner of the KRIX  Designs giveaway.  Thank you for entering, now this lucky lady gets to select whatever she wants from the shop.   Congratulations…
Alternative Wife!  

Thanks for always entering my contests and being such a huge supporter dear (catch up next month?)  Please e-mail me at cncliving @ gmail.com with your choice from Kristin’s shop!

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  • AZ in August May 19, 2010 at 03:59

    Wow that looks delicious and congrats @Alternative Wife!!

  • Seyma May 19, 2010 at 08:32

    that looks so yummy!!

    thanks for leaving answers to my questions darling. i really enjoyed reading them all 🙂 you are such a sweet gal..

    love.xoxo

  • Emilie May 19, 2010 at 09:36

    Great recipe! It looks delicious!

  • sarta mexicana May 19, 2010 at 13:25

    Yummy! Yummy! Wonderful recipe! I sure miss Korean food, Nice!!

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE May 19, 2010 at 15:47

    OMG I’m sooooo excited! I won!!! I never win anything! Thx so much sweetie. Definitely catch up next month 🙂 Emailing you now xoxo

  • honey my heart May 19, 2010 at 16:48

    mmm looks yummy! sweet and spicy is such a good mix.

  • MizzJ May 21, 2010 at 06:59

    Mmm that looks so delicous and easy! I’m definitely going to try this out, thanks!

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