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Grilled chicken breasts with sesame seeds, green onions, and barbecue glaze, on a white plate.

Korean BBQ Chicken

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 289 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang until the sugar is dissolved and the marinade is well combined.
    Soy sauce and seasoning bowls for cooking or dipping, arranged on a white surface.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
    Raw chicken thighs in a glass bowl for baking or cooking.
  • Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
    Marinated raw chicken thighs with garlic and soy sauce mixture.
  • Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the outside is nicely charred.
    Juicy marinated chicken on a grill pan for healthy cooking.
  • Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
    Grilled chicken breasts on a white plate with grill marks, served with a napkin and tongs.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
    Grilled chicken thighs with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 888mgFiber: 0.4g
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