Description
Savor the delightful taste of Korean Chicken Skewers, a perfect dish for any gathering or cozy dinner at home. These skewers are marinated in a bold blend of gochujang, ginger, and garlic, providing a unique flavor profile that balances sweetness and spice. Grilled to tender perfection, they make an impressive appetizer or main course that pairs beautifully with various sides. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can adjust the spice levels or add colorful vegetables for an extra twist. Get ready to wow your guests with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp gochujang
Instructions
- Cube the chicken thighs and place them in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang to create the marinade.
- Pour half the marinade over the chicken cubes and mix well; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for about 20–30 minutes, turning every few minutes until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Baste with reserved marinade during grilling.
- Serve hot with optional green onion garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg