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Grilled Korean Chicken Thighs

Delicious Grilled Korean Chicken Thighs for Flavor Lovers

Grilled Korean Chicken Thighs offer a flavorful blend of sweet and spicy tastes, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce tamari for gluten-free version
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar coconut sugar for healthier swap
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated) ground ginger can be used
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) Sriracha as a milder alternative
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil olive oil as lighter substitute
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar apple cider vinegar as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs boneless thighs can be used
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped) chives optional
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • ziplock bag
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Marination and Cooking
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Place chicken thighs in a ziplock bag, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
  4. About 15 minutes before grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Grill skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until charred.
  6. Flip carefully and brush with remaining marinade during the last few minutes of grilling.
  7. Check internal temperature with a thermometer; it should reach 165°F.
  8. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the chicken marinate for 2-24 hours for optimal flavor. Oil the grill grates to avoid sticking.

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