Description
Transform leftover rotisserie chicken into a quick and flavorful Korean BBQ chicken dish in under 20 minutes. This recipe offers a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy profile with a delicious caramelized char, perfect for a high-protein, low-calorie meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Rotisserie Chicken, pulled or chopped
- 3/4 cup Korean BBQ Sauce (substitute teriyaki or lower sugar version if desired)
- For Serving: Half Calorie Rice, Cucumber Kimchi, Creamy Kimchi Sauce (mix gochujang with light mayo), Pickled Carrots
- For Garnishing: Toasted Sesame Seeds, Scallions (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to high broil and position the rack in the center.
- In a large bowl, toss the pulled rotisserie chicken with the Korean BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Spread the sauced chicken mixture in a single layer on a quarter sheet pan or skillet.
- Broil for 8-12 minutes, watching closely until the edges are crispy and the sauce is caramelized.
- Serve the Korean BBQ chicken alongside half calorie rice.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Serve with cucumber kimchi and creamy kimchi sauce on the side.
Notes
- Store any leftover Korean BBQ chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the chicken in a sealed freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven.
- Reheat leftovers in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Consider using dark meat from the rotisserie chicken for extra moisture.
- Customize the spice level by adding sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with shredded jackfruit or tempeh.
- Serve with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Add fresh herbs like cilantro or basil before serving for added freshness.
- Consider an Asian slaw or steamed broccoli as side dishes.
- To reinvent leftovers, use them in tacos or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg