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Korean Chicken Skewers

Savory Korean Chicken Skewers with Irresistible Gochujang Marinade

These Korean Chicken Skewers are infused with bold gochujang and grilled to perfection, delivering an extraordinary flavor experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger or 1 tsp of ground ginger if unavailable
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic or 1 tsp of garlic powder if preferred
  • ½ cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar light or dark, or use granulated white sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar or white wine vinegar as a substitute
  • 3 tbsp Gochujang or mix tomato paste with sriracha
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless, chicken breasts can be used
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Green Onions optional garnish

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • skewers

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1½ inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together fresh ginger, minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang.
  3. Pour half of this marinade over the chicken cubes and gently mix. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Reserve the other half of the marinade in the refrigerator for basting.
  5. Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350°F) and thread the chicken onto skewers.
  6. Grill the skewers for 20-30 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, basting with reserved marinade in the last few minutes.
  7. Let the skewers rest for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor absorption. Ensure even cooking and avoid overcrowding chicken on skewers for optimal results.

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