Picnic Perfect! Sweet & Savory and Spicy “Chi-Bap” with Harim Pink Salt Bite-Sized Chicken Thighs & Balsamic Chicken Salad
Double the Picnic Fun with Harim’s New IFF Pink Salt Bite-Sized Chicken Thighs: A Special Chi-Bap and Salad Recipe for Spring
Perfect for a spring outing! Introducing ‘Half-and-Half Chi-Bap’ that’s delicious at home but even more special for picnics, along with a ‘Balsamic Chicken Salad’ to add a refreshing touch. Using Harim’s tender and chewy IFF Pink Salt Bite-Sized Chicken Thighs, enjoy two flavors at once: a sweet and savory chi-bap and a spicy chi-bap. Complete your picnic menu with a vibrant salad of fresh greens, chicken thighs, and a tangy-sweet balsamic dressing. Add some adorable chick and cherry blossom shaped ham and cheese cutouts, along with fresh purslane, to infuse your chi-bap with the essence of spring for a truly special meal!
Main Ingredients- 600g Harim IFF Pink Salt Bite-Sized Chicken Thighs
- 3 bowls cooked white rice
- Assorted salad greens, to taste
- 2 slices sliced ham
- 2 slices sliced cheddar cheese
- A little purslane
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s gather all the ingredients needed to make the perfect ‘Half-and-Half Chi-Bap’ and ‘Balsamic Chicken Salad’ for your spring picnic.
Step 2
First, it’s time to cook the chicken thighs! Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little cooking oil, swirling to coat the entire surface. When placing the Harim IFF Pink Salt Bite-Sized Chicken Thighs in the pan, leave some space between them so they don’t overlap, ensuring even cooking.
Step 3
Cook each side of the chicken thighs until they are golden brown and look nicely seared. We want them to be crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Step 4
Once cooked, cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm). This makes them easier to mix with rice or add to the salad later.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the ‘Sweet & Savory Chi-Bap’! In a clean pan, add 1.5 bowls of cooked white rice, leveling it out.
Step 6
Add 2 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1 Tbsp of sugar to the rice. Set the heat to medium-low. It’s crucial to manage the heat to prevent the seasoning from burning.
Step 7
Add about 200g of the pre-cooked chicken thighs on top of the rice. Maintaining a good ratio of rice to chicken will make it even more delicious.
Step 8
Using a spatula, stir-fry everything together, ensuring the rice, chicken, and seasoning are evenly mixed. Your ‘Sweet & Savory Chi-Bap’ is now ready, glistening beautifully! This simple stir-frying process makes it incredibly easy for anyone to prepare.
Step 9
Next up is the ‘Spicy Chi-Bap’! Adjust the heat to low, and in a clean pan, combine 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp ketchup, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 3 Tbsp water.
Step 10
Stir the seasoning ingredients with a spatula until well combined. Ensure the paste is smooth and free of lumps.
Step 11
Once the seasoning mixture is well combined and starts to bubble, add the remaining 200g of cooked chicken thighs. Toss them well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce. ★Important! Keep the heat on low continuously to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 12
Finally, add the remaining 1.5 bowls of white rice. Stir-fry until the sauce evenly coats every grain of rice, and your ‘Spicy Chi-Bap’ will be ready in no time! > _<
Step 13
Divide the prepared Half-and-Half Chi-Bap into your picnic lunch boxes. Let it cool slightly before it’s completely cold.
Step 14
Let’s make the dressing for the ‘Balsamic Chicken Salad’. In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp olive oil, and 1.5 Tbsp honey.
Step 15
Whisk everything together with a fork or whisk until well combined and emulsified. You’ll have a tangy and sweet dressing with an addictive flavor. Feel free to adjust the amount of honey to your preference.
Step 16
In a large bowl, add the fresh salad greens, and top with the remaining 200g of cooked chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle generously with the freshly made tangy balsamic dressing, and your ‘Balsamic Chicken Salad’ will be beautifully completed.
Step 17
Now, let’s add a spring touch to the chi-bap! Use cute chick or cherry blossom shaped cookie cutters to shape the sliced ham and cheddar cheese. This will really enhance the picnic atmosphere.
Step 18
Arrange the shaped ham and cheese, along with some fresh purslane, prettily on top of the Half-and-Half Chi-Bap in your lunch boxes.
Step 19
Ta-da! With this simple method, the chi-bap has transformed into a bright and lovely dish, just like a spring picnic! *^^*
Step 20
Harim chicken is always reliable! Because it’s an IFF frozen product that’s individually quick-frozen, the chicken thigh meat has an excellent tender yet chewy texture. It’s delicious on its own, but it tastes even better when prepared into special dishes like this! Enjoy the best picnic with this delicious Half-and-Half Chi-Bap and refreshing Balsamic Chicken Salad. You couldn’t be happier!
