Description

Korean BBQ Chicken Fajitas with Kimchi Slaw

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Marinate: 30 minutes

Total Time: ~1 hour

Ingredients

For the Korean BBQ Chicken

1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cut into thin strips
2 tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey (or maple/agave)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

For the Kimchi Slaw

2 cups shredded cabbage (or bagged coleslaw mix)
½ cup kimchi, chopped
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp sugar (optional)
Pinch of salt

For Serving

8 small tortillas (corn or flour), warmed
Sliced scallions
Toasted sesame seeds
Lime wedges
Optional: sriracha mayo, pickled radish

Instructions

1. Make the Marinade

In a bowl, whisk together:
gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger.

2. Marinate the Chicken

Add chicken strips to the marinade and coat well.
Marinate 30 minutes at room temp or up to 4 hours refrigerated.

3. Prepare the Kimchi Slaw

In a separate bowl, combine cabbage, chopped kimchi, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar (optional), and salt.
Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

4. Cook the Chicken

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
Cook 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized and fully cooked.
Avoid stirring too much — let it char slightly.

5. Warm the Tortillas

Warm in a dry skillet, microwave, or directly over a low gas flame.

6. Assemble the Fajitas

Add cooked chicken to each tortilla.
Top with kimchi slaw, scallions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime.
Add sriracha mayo if desired.

Notes

What if I can’t find gochujang?
Mix: 1 tbsp miso + 1 tbsp sambal oelek + ½ tsp sugar + splash of water.

Why is my marinade burning?
Heat is too high — use medium-high to avoid burning honey/gochujang.

Can I meal prep this?
Yes! Marinate chicken and make slaw up to 24 hours ahead.

Is the slaw spicy?
Mild to medium. Use less kimchi if sensitive.

Nutrition

Calories: 480 cal Per Serving
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 36g