Gochujang Glazed Chicken Skewers
Gochujang Glazed Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if using
For the Gochujang Glaze
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, as needed, for grill grates
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, place them in a shallow dish filled with water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
⏱️ 30 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until well combined and smooth. This is your gochujang glaze.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the cut chicken pieces to the bowl with the glaze. Toss to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or preheat your oven broiler to high with a rack about 6-8 inches from the heat source. Lightly oil the grill grates or a broiler pan to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, leaving a small space between each piece to ensure even cooking. Discard any remaining marinade from the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized and slightly charred. If broiling, place skewers on the prepared pan and broil for 4-6 minutes per side, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill or broiler. Let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Garnish the skewers with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions before serving hot.
⏱️ 2 min
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Gochujang Glazed Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if using
For the Gochujang Glaze
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, as needed, for grill grates
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, place them in a shallow dish filled with water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
⏱️ 30 min - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until well combined and smooth. This is your gochujang glaze.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the cut chicken pieces to the bowl with the glaze. Toss to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or preheat your oven broiler to high with a rack about 6-8 inches from the heat source. Lightly oil the grill grates or a broiler pan to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, leaving a small space between each piece to ensure even cooking. Discard any remaining marinade from the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized and slightly charred. If broiling, place skewers on the prepared pan and broil for 4-6 minutes per side, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill or broiler. Let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Garnish the skewers with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions before serving hot.
⏱️ 2 min