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Korean chicken skewers that have been grilled - they are laying on a brown paper with wedges of lime and slices scallions.

Grilled Spicy Korean Chicken Skewers

These spicy Korean Chicken Skewers are marinated and then grilled to juicy, caramelized perfection and take just 7 to 10-minutes to cook on the grill.
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: korean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Korean gochujang red chili paste [See Note 1]
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce [See Note 2]
  • 2 tablespoons  rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1- inch piece ginger , peeled and minced ( or 2 teaspoons prepared ginger paste)
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro or prepared cilantro paste [See Note 3]
  • Salt , to taste
  • 2 pounds chicken tenders or boneless , skinless chicken thigh meat

Instructions

  • Prepare the marinade: Combine all the ingredients in the marinade in a bowl, whisk it to make sure the Korean chili paste (gochujang) is completely dissolved. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Prepare the Chicken: If using wooden skewers, soak for at least 30-minutes to prevent them from charring. Skewer the chicken being sure not to pack it too tightly which will create uneven cooking. Grill the chicken until slightly charred and completely cooked through about 7-10 minutes.

Notes

  1. Gochujang is a Korean hot pepper paste. It may be purchased at Asian or Korean stores and most US grocery stores on the International Foods aisle.
  2. Fish sauce may be omitted and replaced with an equal amount of additional soy sauce.
  3. Cilantro may be replaced with parsley or omitted altogether without substitution.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Spicy Korean Chicken Skewers
Amount Per Serving (1 1/4 recipe)
Calories 314 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 145mg48%
Sodium 1239mg52%
Potassium 925mg26%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 50g100%
Vitamin A 97IU2%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Vitamin D 1µg7%
Vitamin E 1mg7%
Vitamin K 2µg2%
Calcium 22mg2%
Folate 15µg4%
Iron 1mg6%
Zinc 1mg7%
* (Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy, and is sourced from the USDA Food Database.