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Korean Chicken Thighs and Rice
Simple and easy chicken thighs cooked with an authentic Korean marinade and served over white rice. Takes just about 30 minutes to make.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon vinegar of choice
Optional topping: chopped avocado
Instructions
- On a shallow plate, mix well all the marinade ingredients (2 tablespoons gochujang paste, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ginger powder, and 1 teaspoon vinegar of choice). Add the 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs and rub with the marinade on all sides.
- Allow the chicken to marinate over the counter for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 4-5minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Garnish with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, and serve over your favorite cooked rice, if desired.
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Notes
- If you do not like chicken thighs, you may use chicken breasts
- Trim out all the excess fat off the chicken thighs to reduce fat content.
- Serve over any rice of choice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
607mg
(25%)
Potassium
381mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
566IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 566IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.