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
- 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 544.5 kcal High
- Protein 33.76 g Good Source
- Carbs 57.43 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.21 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.6 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 102.07 mg High
- Sodium 581.92 mg High
- Fiber 5.04 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.1 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 5.25 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source
- Potassium 10.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.03 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- 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 544.5 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 544.5 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.
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