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Spicy grilled chicken marinated in Korean gochujang sauce on a grill.

Spicy Grilled Chicken with Korean Gochujang Marinade

This spicy grilled chicken recipe brings an authentic taste of Korea right to your backyard, infused with bold flavors from gochujang marinade.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
For Garnish
  • Green onions, chopped for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
Serving Suggestions
  • Steamed rice optional, serve with
  • Salad optional, serve with

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather your ingredients and whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to a zip-top bag, pour in the marinade, and let it soak for at least 30 minutes (or longer for more flavor).
Grilling
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow excess marinade to drip off.
  3. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  4. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Serving
  1. Slice the chicken, sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to explore variations with a vegetarian option using tofu or portobello mushrooms. To reduce heat, substitute some gochujang with miso paste.

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