Fiery Korean Chicken Recipe

Marinated in a flavorful mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and gochujang (Korean chile paste), these chicken thighs are slightly spicy and slightly sweet.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonssoy sauce

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 1 ½tablespoonsKorean chile paste (gochujang)

  • 1tablespoonsesame oil

  • 1teaspoonKorean red chile flakes (gochugaru)

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1(1 inch) pieceginger, peeled and minced

  • 1poundskinless, boneless chicken thighs, pounded if desired

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, chile paste, sesame oil, chile flakes, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl; whisk until chile paste is completely dissolved. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Grill chicken until slightly charred and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Tips

Regular chili powder can be used instead of gochugaru.

You can pan-fry the chicken or bake it for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
755mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
20g
Vitamin C
2mg
8%
Calcium
15mg
1%
Iron
1mg
8%
Potassium
211mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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