1.Combine 0.5 cup gochugaru, 2-3 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, 0.3333333333333333 cup rice syrup, 6 large cloves, minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons, minced ginger in a bowl.
2.Cut 2 pounds chicken breast into 1 inch cubes.
3.Add the chicken to the paste and mix well by hand.
4.Heat up a skillet with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
5.Add 1 cup sliced rice cake and fry them for a few minutes. Turn them over with a spatula once or twice until both sides are crispy and light golden brown.
6.Set aside.
7.Place the marinated chicken into a heavy cast iron pan.
8.Cover and cook over medium high heat for . Be sure not to burn the chicken.
9.Uncover, stir and turn over the chicken with a wooden spoon. Add the fried rice cakes to the top of the chicken.
10.Turn down the heat very low. Cover and let cook another , until the chicken is fully cooked.
11.If you're using cheese, pre-heat the oven broiler.
12.When the chicken is cooked, put 1 pound, cut into small pieces mozzarella cheese over the top.
13.Slip it into the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
14.Remove and sprinkle with 1, chopped green onion.