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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 540 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all the Marinade ingredients together.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, stirring to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 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.
Cup of Yum
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
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
% 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.