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Grilled Meat · Draft M16

Soy-Pear Dak Bulgogi

닭불고기 · dak bulgogi

Boneless chicken thigh is marinated with soy sauce, pear, onion, garlic, and sesame, then grilled to a verified poultry temperature.

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Before you cook

Context, not a claim of one canon

Dak bulgogi refers to seasoned grilled chicken and overlaps in naming with several Korean chicken traditions. Marinade, cut, heat source, and accompaniments vary; this draft uses a soy-pear profile.

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Instructions

  1. Prepare safely

    Open chicken thighs to even thickness on a dedicated board; do not wash raw chicken; refrigerate promptly and wash hands.

    Time: 10 minutesTemperature: Refrigerated until needed

    Look and feel: Thighs are even in thickness and remain cold.

    Safety: Do not wash raw chicken because splashing can spread contamination.

  2. Mix the marinade

    Stir all marinade ingredients until evenly combined.

    Time: 5 minutes

    Look and feel: The marinade is homogeneous.

    Safety: Reserve any serving sauce before raw-meat contact.

  3. Marinate under refrigeration

    Coat chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

    Time: 60 minutesTemperature: At or below 40°F / 4°C

    Look and feel: Every piece has a thin, even coating.

    Safety: Never marinate meat at room temperature.

  4. Preheat the grill

    Preheat a clean outdoor grill or manufacturer-approved indoor electric grill; establish the heat zones described below.

    Time: 10 minutesTemperature: Medium heat with an open cooler zone

    Look and feel: The grate is hot, clean, and lightly oiled.

    Safety: Never use a fuel-burning grill indoors; follow electric-grill ventilation instructions.

  5. Grill and verify

    Shake off excess marinade and grill, turning as needed to prevent scorching, until every thigh reaches 165°F / 74°C in its thickest part.

    Time: 14 minutesTemperature: Medium heat with an open cooler zone

    Look and feel: Every piece reaches 165°F / 74°C with no reliance on color alone.

    Safety: All poultry must reach 165°F / 74°C; check multiple pieces with a clean calibrated thermometer.

  6. Rest and serve

    Transfer to a clean platter, apply only clean reserved sauce if used, and rest 3 minutes before serving.

    Time: 3 minutesTemperature: Off heat

    Look and feel: The meat has completed the stated rest on a clean platter.

    Safety: Use clean utensils and do not return cooked meat to the raw-meat platter.

Raw-contact boundary

Marinade and seasoning controls

Batch and timing

About 300 ml / 1 1/4 cups marinade

900 g / 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

30 minutes to 4 hours under refrigeration.

Keep service sauce clean

Reserve any serving sauce before the marinade contacts raw meat.

Discard marinade that contacted raw meat; do not brush it onto cooked food.

Storage, sourcing, and substitutions

Finish the plan

Allergens

  • Soy
  • Wheat / gluten
  • Sesame

Contains soy, wheat/gluten, and sesame; verify labels and prevent cross-contact.

Make ahead and storage

Make ahead: Mix marinade up to 2 days ahead; marinate chicken only within the stated refrigerated range.

Storage: Refrigerate cooked meat in a shallow covered container within 2 hours and use within 4 days pending food-safety approval.

Reheating: Reheat only the needed portion to 165°F / 74°C until steaming; avoid repeated reheating.

Leftovers: Use properly refrigerated leftovers in rice bowls or lettuce wraps within the approved window.

Ingredient sourcing

  • Choose cold chicken thighs in intact packaging and transport them home promptly.

Substitutions

  • Use certified gluten-free tamari only after verifying every label.

Questions this draft anticipates

Recipe FAQ

Can I rinse the chicken first?

No. Washing raw chicken can spread contamination by splashing.

Can color prove doneness?

No. Verify 165°F / 74°C in every piece with a thermometer.

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