Description
Grilled Korean chicken skewers bring sizzling street-cart flavors right to your backyard barbecue. Marinated in a tangy blend of soy, garlic, and sesame, these tender meat bites deliver a perfect punch of Korean-inspired deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp grated ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves into a smooth marinade.
- Drop 2 lbs chicken cubes into a large bowl and pour half the marinade over them. Massage sauce thoroughly into each piece.
- Seal the bowl and let chicken absorb flavors in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours.
- Submerge wooden skewers in cool water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Thread marinated chicken chunks evenly onto prepared skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces.
- Warm your grill to medium heat (around 375°F) and lightly brush grates with cooking oil.
- Arrange skewers on hot grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, rotating carefully to ensure even browning.
- Brush remaining marinade over skewers during last two turns of cooking.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer hot skewers to serving plate and sprinkle with fresh chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Always use fresh ginger and garlic for maximum flavor punch in your marinade.
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill and potentially ruining your delicious chicken.
- Let the chicken marinate overnight to develop deep, rich Korean-style taste that will make your meal seriously memorable.
- If grilling isn’t an option, these skewers work beautifully in a hot cast-iron skillet or under the broiler, giving you flexible cooking methods.
- Prep Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg