Bulgogi Chicken Korean BBQ Bulgogi Chicken with Soy-Garlic Marinade Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into strips) 4 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking) Cooked rice and lettuce leaves, for serving Directions: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, rice vinegar, and gochujang to create the marinade. Add the chicken strips to the marinade, mix well, and cover. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor). Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves with optional kimchi or pickled veggies on the side. Prep Time: 10 minutes + marinating | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes (+ marinate) Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #koreanfood #bulgogichicken #asianrecipes #chickendinner #quickmeals #mealprepideas #koreanbbq #gochujang #soygarlic #grilledchicken #homecooking #koreancuisine #weeknightdinner #savoryflavors #garlicchicken #spicychicken #easychickenrecipes #ricebowl #foodblogfeed #homemadekorean Sweet, savory, spicy — this Bulgogi Chicken is your new weeknight favorite! Served over rice or wrapped in lettuce, it’s Korean comfort food at its best.

Collard Green and Apple Salad Crisp Collard Greens with Sweet Apple and Tangy Dijon Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1 bunch collard greens, stems removed and leaves finely shredded 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional) Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt, to taste For the Dijon Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: In a large bowl, combine the shredded collard greens with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Massage the greens for 1–2 minutes to soften. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients: olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced apples, red onion, toasted walnuts, and feta (if using) to the bowl with the collard greens. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately or let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: Approximately 220 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #collardgreens #applesalad #healthyrecipes #autumnsalads #leafygreens #vitaminrich #crunchysalad #homemadesalad #seasonaleating #quicklunch #saladideas #greensalad #dairyoptional #nuttycrunch #foodblogfeed #freshflavors #easymeals #plantforward #collardgreenrecipes #applerecipes This Collard Green and Apple Salad is crunchy, refreshing, and packed with fall flavors! Perfect for a light lunch or holiday side

Chicken and Basil Pesto Pasta Creamy Chicken and Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta Delight Ingredients: 12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional) For the Basil Pesto: 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water. Meanwhile, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. To make the pesto, combine basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Toss cooked pasta with the pesto, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen the sauce if needed. Add the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Toss everything gently to combine. Top with toasted pine nuts before serving, if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: Approximately 540 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #basilpesto #pestopasta #chickenpasta #italianrecipes #quickmeals #familydinners #pastalovers #homemadepesto #comfortfood #easydinners #freshbasil #chickenrecipes #simplemeals #pastaideas #midweekmeals #garliclovers #weeknightdinner #foodblogfeed #healthyish #pastanight Creamy, herby, and packed with flavor – this Chicken & Basil Pesto Pasta is the weeknight dinner you’ve been dreaming of