Description
Spicy Korean Chicken brings a zesty explosion of flavor that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Marinated in a bold, tangy sauce and perfectly grilled, this dish delivers a mouthwatering punch of Korean-inspired goodness straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 tablespoon Korean red chili powder (gochugaru or regular chili powder)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Cooking Oils and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Optional: sesame seeds
- Optional: chopped green onions
Instructions
- Slice 1½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs horizontally into thin strips. Cut thicker pieces into 2-3 sections for even cooking.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a mixing bowl until the marinade blends smoothly.
- Pour the marinade over your chicken pieces. Massage thoroughly so each strip gets completely coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30-120 minutes to develop deep flavor.
- For grilling, heat your grill to 400°F and cook chicken strips for 6-8 minutes per side until dark grill marks appear and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For skillet method, heat a non-stick pan to medium-high around 375°F. Cook chicken in single-layer batches for 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring golden brown exterior.
- For oven preparation, preheat to 400°F. Arrange marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Switch to broil for 2-3 minutes to create crispy edges.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a serving plate. Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra texture and color.
Notes
- Let chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor, but don’t exceed 2 hours or the meat might become mushy.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the most tender and juicy results with this spicy Korean recipe.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and confirm gochujang brand is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg