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Irresistible Korean BBQ Chicken - Sweet and Savory Perfection

This Korean BBQ chicken recipe features a sweet, salty, and spicy marinade perfect for any cut of chicken, and as a basting sauce when grilling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce preferably low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks recommended
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for grilling

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang paste, ginger, garlic, green onions, and sesame seeds. Whisk thoroughly until sugar dissolves.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting later (store in refrigerator until needed).
  3. Place chicken pieces in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over them. Ensure all pieces are well coated.
  4. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. Turn occasionally to ensure even marinating.
  5. When ready to cook, remove chicken from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F) or oven to 425°F.
  7. Brush grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  8. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
  9. For grilling: Place chicken on grill, skin side down if using skin-on pieces. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side until char marks appear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.
  10. For oven baking: Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, basting halfway through.
  11. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  12. Transfer to a serving plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  13. Garnish with additional sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g
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