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Korean Gochujang Chicken Fillet Bowl

Name: Korean Gochujang Chicken Fillet Bowl
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings — eat 4, freeze 2
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.2 kg Chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced; 300 g Dry brown rice (+ extra for B4); 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean fermented chili paste); 3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp each Sesame oil + olive oil; 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup; 4 cloves + 1 tbsp Garlic, minced + fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced thin; 2 cups Shredded carrots; 3 Green onions, sliced; 1 tbsp Sesame seeds; 1 cup Baby spinach; Lime wedges

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restaurant6 servings — eat 4, freeze 2

schedulePrep 25 min

bolt515 kcal

Yield6 servings — eat 4, freeze 2

Calories515 kcal

Prep Time25 min

Cost/Serving

~$3.97 CAD per serving (estimate)

Ingredients

1.2 kgChicken breast fillets, thinly sliced
300 gDry brown rice (+ extra for B4)
3 tbspGochujang (Korean fermented chili paste)
3 tbspLow-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp eachSesame oil + olive oil
1 tbspHoney or maple syrup
4 cloves + 1 tbspGarlic, minced + fresh ginger, grated
2 tbspRice vinegar
1 largeRed bell pepper, sliced thin
2 cupsShredded carrots
3Green onions, sliced
1 tbspSesame seeds
1 cupBaby spinach
Lime wedges (to serve)

Nutrition / serving

Calories515 kcal
Protein44 g
Carbs50 g
Fat13 g
Fiber5 g

Cost Estimate

~$3.97 CAD per serving (estimate)

Last updated: September 2026

Instructions

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Cook the rice

Rinse brown rice well. Combine with 600 ml cold water. Bring to boil, reduce to low, cover, simmer 35–40 min. Rest 5 min. Fluff. Save ~2 cups for Breakfast 4.

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Make the marinade

Whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.

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Marinate chicken

Toss chicken strips in half the marinade. Let sit 10–15 min.

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Sear the chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook 3–4 min without stirring to develop caramelisation, then stir and cook another 3–4 min.

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Add vegetables and finish

In the same pan, stir-fry bell pepper and carrots 2 min. Return chicken. Add remaining marinade. Toss and cook 1 min more.

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Serve and portion

Serve over brown rice. Top with spinach, green onions, sesame seeds, remaining sesame oil drizzle, and lime. Divide into 6 portions. Freeze 2.

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Freeze & Reheat

Portion 2 servings (chicken + rice + veg) into airtight containers. Freeze up to 3 months. Microwave at 70% power 3–4 min with 1–2 tbsp water.

Chef's Cool Facts

What is Gochujang?

Gochujang is made by fermenting red pepper flakes with glutinous rice and soybean paste. Fermentation can last months, developing deep umami through enzymatic activity.

Brown Rice Benefits

Brown rice retains its bran and germ layers, giving 3× the fibre of white rice and a noticeably slower energy release — ideal for a high-protein main meal.

Slicing Technique

Slicing chicken breast against the grain shortens its muscle fibres, making strips noticeably more tender after high-heat cooking.