Spicy Iron Korean Cheesy Bibimbap

Ingredients

• Ontario Artisan White cheddar cheese curds
• Marinade
• 2 cups chicken thighs
• 1 green apple, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• Toppings
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup carrots, julienne
• 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked & sliced
• 2 cups spinach, blanched
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• Serving Sauce
• 4 tbsp gochujang
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 3 tsp sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tsp sesame oil