Spicy Korean Chicken

Korean chicken thighs are slightly spicy and slightly sweet, marinated in classic Asian flavors of sesame, soy, ginger, garlic, and chile.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 257 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1 ½ tablespoons Korean chile paste (gochujang)
• 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon Korean red chile flakes (gochugaru)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Pound chicken thighs, if desired. Combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, chile paste, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red chile flakes in a large owl. Whisk to completely dissolve chile paste. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

Step 3

Grill the 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).