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Korean Chicken Skewers

Korean Chicken Skewers: Bold Flavors for Your Grill Night

Delicious Korean Chicken Skewers marinated in gochujang and ginger offer bold flavors for a perfect dinner.
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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 Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs can substitute with chicken breasts
  • 2 inches fresh ginger finely grated
  • 4 cloves minced garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar light or dark or substitute with granulated white sugar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil pure sesame oil preferred
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp gochujang can substitute with tomato paste and sriracha
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions optional but recommended

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • skewers

Method
 

Directions
  1. Cut boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1 ½-inch cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang until well combined.
  3. Pour half of the marinade over chicken cubes, mix well, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  4. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space for even cooking.
  5. Preheat grill to medium heat (350°F to 400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
  6. Grill skewers for 20 to 30 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes and basting with reserved marinade.
  7. Remove from grill, garnish with green onions if desired, and serve with a salad or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 330mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor and always use separate portions of marinade for baste to avoid contamination.

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