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Korean Chicken Skewers

Savory Korean Chicken Skewers That Will Make You Grill Happy

These Korean Chicken Skewers, infused with gochujang marinade, offer a perfect blend of spice and sweetness for summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Granulated white sugar can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Or white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Gochujang Can substitute with tomato paste and sriracha
For the Skewers
  • 8 pieces Skewers Use wooden or metal
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • skewers

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting chicken thighs into 1 ½" cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk together fresh ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang until smooth.
  3. Pour half of the marinade over chicken cubes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  4. Reserve the remaining marinade in the fridge for later use during grilling.
  5. Preheat your grill to medium heat, about 350°F to 450°F. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, spacing evenly. Optionally add bell peppers or onions.
  7. Grill the skewers for 20–30 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, basting with reserved marinade in the last few minutes.
  8. Remove skewers from grill once done and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze cooked skewers for up to 2 months.

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