Spicy Korean Chicken

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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.

Submitted by MrsBryant
Updated on July 14, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Korean chile paste (gochujang)

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon Korean red chile flakes (gochugaru)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, peeled and minced

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, pounded if desired

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).

Recipe 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 (per serving)

257 Calories
18g Fat
2g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 257
% 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 40%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
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.