Description
These Korean Chicken Skewers are packed with spicy-sweet flavor from a gochujang marinade, grilled to perfection, and perfect for BBQs or easy dinners!
Ingredients
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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1½” cubes
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2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
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3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
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½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
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2 tbsp gochujang (see notes for substitute)
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Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
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Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, ginger, and garlic to create the marinade.
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Place chicken cubes in a large bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
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Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade for basting.
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Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to avoid burning.
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Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
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Grill chicken skewers, turning every 3–4 minutes, for 20–30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
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Baste with the remaining marinade during the last few turns.
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Remove from grill and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired. Serve hot!
Notes
Gochujang Substitute: Mix 1 tbsp tomato paste with ½ tsp sriracha or Asian chili sauce per tbsp needed.
To cook in the oven: Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
In an air fryer: Cook at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, turning once.
Great served with rice, kimchi, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4 hours marinade)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer plate (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg