Spicy Korean Chicken
Spicy Korean Chicken features tender, juicy thighs soaked in a gochujang, soy, sesame, garlic, and ginger marinade that delivers deep umami, gentle sweetness, and a lively heat. Grilled to a slight char, it’s bold yet balanced, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout. Serve with steamed rice and crisp veggies to round out the flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Korean Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable oil, chile paste, sesame oil, chile flakes, the garlic, and the ginger until the chile paste is fully dissolved.
- 2
Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Grill the chicken until slightly charred and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
- 5
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 470.08 kcal High 24%
- Protein 22.08 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 43.26 g 16%
- Total Fat 19.8 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 4.77 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 102.65 mg High 34%
- Sodium 517.45 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 0.79 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 10.95 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 14.89 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Spicy Korean Chicken is a Korean dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Paste, Fresh Ginger, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 470.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Korean Chicken?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spicy Korean Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chili Paste, Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Spicy Korean Chicken?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Korean Chicken?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 470.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Korean Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spicy Korean Chicken healthy?
- Spicy Korean Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 470.08 calories and 22.08 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 517.45 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.77 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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