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Korean Chicken Skewers

Savor Delicious Korean Chicken Skewers Made Easy at Home

These Korean Chicken Skewers combine spicy, sweet, and smoky flavors for a crowd-pleasing dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated, or 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce Or regular soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil For best taste, avoid olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can use white wine vinegar as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Spicy Korean chili paste
Skewer Ingredients
  • 8 pieces Skewers Wooden or metal (soak wooden skewers in water beforehand)
Garnishing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Skewers
  • whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine fresh ginger, minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350°F) and oil the grill grates.
  5. Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, leaving space between each piece.
  6. Grill the skewers for 20-30 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Remove from the grill, let rest, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight and use a meat thermometer to ensure proper cooking. Serve with sides like cucumber salad or steamed rice.

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