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Spicy Korean Chicken Skewers

Tender pieces of chicken thighs coated in a spicy gochujang sauce and grilled so that they become sticky and caramelized.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into chunks
  • 3 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Whisk gochujang, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil into a marinade.
  2. Toss chicken chunks in the marinade and rest 15 minutes.
  3. Thread chicken onto skewers.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes per side, brushing with leftover marinade, until cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.

Notes

Reserve a little marinade before adding raw chicken if you want to brush some on at the end.