KBBQ Chicken
KBBQ Chicken
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/2 yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 head garlic, peeled
- 1 inch ginger, peeled
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, for color and depth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- as needed rice, cooked, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Roughly chop the 1/2 yellow onion. Peel the entire head of garlic. Peel the 1-inch piece of ginger.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the chopped onion, peeled garlic, and peeled ginger into a food processor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
To the food processor, add the 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Blend all ingredients in the food processor until the mixture is smooth and forms a thick marinade.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps the marinade adhere better and promotes better searing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
If desired, score the chicken thighs with shallow cuts on one side. This allows the marinade to penetrate deeper and helps the chicken cook more evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Place the prepared chicken thighs in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the blended marinade over the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Mix the chicken and marinade thoroughly, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl or seal the bag.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or for best results, refrigerate overnight (up to 12 hours).
⏱️ 30 min
- 10
Preheat a griddle or grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken thighs on the cooking surface.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The chicken should have a nice char on the outside.
⏱️ 15 min
- 12
Remove the cooked chicken from the griddle/grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving.
⏱️ 5 min
- 13
Serve the KBBQ chicken hot with freshly cooked rice.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
KBBQ Chicken
For the Marinade
- 1/2 yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 head garlic, peeled
- 1 inch ginger, peeled
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, for color and depth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- as needed rice, cooked, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Roughly chop the 1/2 yellow onion. Peel the entire head of garlic. Peel the 1-inch piece of ginger.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the chopped onion, peeled garlic, and peeled ginger into a food processor.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
To the food processor, add the 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Blend all ingredients in the food processor until the mixture is smooth and forms a thick marinade.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps the marinade adhere better and promotes better searing.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
If desired, score the chicken thighs with shallow cuts on one side. This allows the marinade to penetrate deeper and helps the chicken cook more evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Place the prepared chicken thighs in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the blended marinade over the chicken.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Mix the chicken and marinade thoroughly, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl or seal the bag.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or for best results, refrigerate overnight (up to 12 hours).
⏱️ 30 min - 10
Preheat a griddle or grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken thighs on the cooking surface.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The chicken should have a nice char on the outside.
⏱️ 15 min - 12
Remove the cooked chicken from the griddle/grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving.
⏱️ 5 min - 13
Serve the KBBQ chicken hot with freshly cooked rice.