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
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1½” cubes
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
2 tbsp gochujang (see notes for substitute)
Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, ginger, and garlic to create the marinade.
Place chicken cubes in a large bowl. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade for basting.
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to avoid burning.
Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
Grill chicken skewers, turning every 3–4 minutes, for 20–30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Baste with the remaining marinade during the last few turns.
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