Description
Korean BBQ Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Korea right to your grill. This recipe features tender chicken pieces marinated in a sweet and spicy homemade Korean barbecue sauce, then skewered and grilled to perfection. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a delightful meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. The explosion of flavors makes this dish a crowd-pleaser, whether served over rice, nestled in lettuce wraps, or paired with fresh kimchi. Quick, customizable, and healthy, this Korean BBQ Chicken will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 3 green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, and minced garlic. Add chicken pieces and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Skewers: Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes if using. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for about 6–7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg