Korean BBQ Chicken
Juicy and perfectly charred Korean BBQ Chicken, marinated with a blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Serve it as Ssam, wrapped in lettuce leaves with Ssamjang sauce, for a delicious weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs sliced lengthwise to thinner pieces
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup mul yut
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger finely grated peeled
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons mirin
- 2 teaspoons Korean red chili powder gochugaru
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sides:
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 16 lettuce leaves washed and dried
- Ssamjang sauce
- 1/4 cup scallions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh long red chiles thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all the Marinade ingredients together.
- Add the chicken to the marinade, stirring to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Fire up the grill and brush a bit of oil on the surface. Grill the chicken until golden brown and charred on both sides. Remove from the grill and serve immediately with the sides.
Notes
To enjoy, place a small spoonful of rice inside a lettuce leaf, add a piece of chicken, and top with Ssamjang, scallions, chili, and sesame seeds. Wrap it up and take a bite.
Nutrition
Serving: 6people | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5063IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg