Korean Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    2 hrs

  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 8 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    468 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Korean

Korean Chicken Thighs Recipe

This Korean Chicken Thighs recipe features a deliciously tangy marinade that infuses chicken with amazing flavor. Grilled to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy white rice, you'll love making these again and again.

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Ingredients

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for the marinade-

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root fresh, grated
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 green onions diced, both green and white parts

for the chicken-

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed of fat, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions diced, both green and white parts
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Instructions

  1. Whisk all marinade ingredients in a large dish (I used a glass dish with lid), along with the chicken thighs. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours*.
  2. In a large grill pan** (or skillet) over medium-high heat, add sesame oil. Remove chicken thigh pieces from the marinade and place on paper towels to dry off some of the liquid.
  3. Place leftover marinade in a small pot, bring to a boil, then leave on simmer while you cook the chicken.
  4. Cook chicken thigh pieces for about 5-8 minutes (depending on how thick your pieces are), flipping to ensure even cooking. Remove when chicken is 165° F using an instant read thermometer.
  5. Place chicken in a serving dish over white rice (if desired). Pour reserved marinade overtop, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and diced green onion, and enjoy!

Notes

  • *I wouldn't marinate the chicken for longer than 4 hours because the vinegar will begin to "cook" the chicken and change the texture, making it mushy. I feel like 2 hours is the sweet spot for me. 
  • **You can also cook these on an outdoor grill for even more flavor!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 1.826mg (0%) Potassium 692mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 175IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 468kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 1.826mg 0%
Potassium 692mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 175IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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