Korean BBQ Chicken

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4.8

51 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    540 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Korean BBQ Chicken

Juicy and perfectly charred Korean BBQ Chicken, marinated with a blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Serve it as Ssam, wrapped in lettuce leaves with Ssamjang sauce, for a delicious weeknight dinner or special occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs (1kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs sliced lengthwise to thinner pieces

Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup mul yut
  • 4 teaspoons fresh ginger finely grated peeled
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 4 teaspoons mirin
  • 2 teaspoons Korean red chili powder gochugaru
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Sides:

  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 16 lettuce leaves washed and dried
  • Ssamjang sauce
  • 1/4 cup scallions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh long red chiles thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix all the Marinade ingredients together.
  2. Add the chicken to the marinade, stirring to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. Fire up the grill and brush a bit of oil on the surface. Grill the chicken until golden brown and charred on both sides. Remove from the grill and serve immediately with the sides.

Notes

  • To enjoy, place a small spoonful of rice inside a lettuce leaf, add a piece of chicken, and top with Ssamjang, scallions, chili, and sesame seeds. Wrap it up and take a bite.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 6people Calories 540kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 895mg (37%) Potassium 609mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 5063IU (101%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 540 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 6people
Calories 540kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 895mg 37%
Potassium 609mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 5063IU 101%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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