Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, minced
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons gochujang
Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
1-Cut the chicken: Cut boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1 to 1.5 inch cubes.
2-Make the marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, minced garlic, and grated ginger; optionally add grated Asian pear or apple.
3-Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken cubes with half the marinade, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best). Reserve remaining marinade for basting.
4-Soak skewers: Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
5-Grill the skewers: Preheat grill to medium heat; thread chicken onto skewers leaving space between pieces; grill 20-30 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6-Baste with sauce: During last few turns, baste skewers with reserved marinade for a glossy caramelized finish.
7-Garnish and serve: Remove from grill and garnish with chopped green onions.
Last Step:
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💡 Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
💡 Do not overcrowd the skewers—leave small gaps between chicken pieces so they char instead of steam.
💡 For extra tender chicken, add grated Asian pear or apple to the marinade as a natural tenderizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinating Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg