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Korean Chicken Skewers

Irresistibly Spicy Korean Chicken Skewers for Perfect Grilling

Experience the bold flavors of irresistibly spicy Korean Chicken Skewers, perfect for grilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or 1 tsp ground ginger as substitute
  • 2 cloves minced garlic or 1 tsp ground garlic as substitute
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark varieties
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar as alternative
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang or mix equal parts of tomato paste and sriracha as substitute
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang until smooth.
  3. Pour half of the marinade over the cubed chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, reserving the remaining marinade.
  4. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers and preheat the grill to medium heat.
  5. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes and basting with reserved marinade in the last few minutes.
  6. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure thorough marination for robust flavor, and always set aside half of the marinade before mixing with chicken to avoid cross-contamination.

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