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Spicy Korean Chicken
Spicy Korean Chicken – amazing and super yummy Korean chicken with spicy marinade. This recipe is so quick and easy to make, and it’s cheaper and better than takeout. Don’t forget to check out my recipe card and step-by-step video.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 263 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons korean chili paste gochujang
- 1 teaspoon Korean red chili powder gochugaru or regular chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 piece ginger peeled and minced (1 inch / 2 cm)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Slice the chicken thighs horizontally to create thinner pieces of meat. Depending on their thickness, slice each chicken thigh into 2 or 3 horizontal pieces. Set aside.
- Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and whisk until the Korean chili paste (gochujang) is completely dissolved. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, for two hours.
- Grill the chicken until slightly charred and fully cooked. Alternatively, pan-fry the chicken in a skillet or bake it in the oven at 400°F (207°C) for about 20 minutes. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
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Notes
- Be patient and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally up to two hours, to boost the flavors.
- Use chicken thighs. They’re juicier and more flavorful than chicken breast, which works perfectly for this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of Korean chili paste (gochujang) or Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) to match how spicy you like it.
- Make sure your grill or pan is preheated before cooking to get a good char and even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
614mg
(26%)
Potassium
345mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
188IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 614mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.