Description
Korean BBQ Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the bold flavors of Korean cuisine right to your backyard. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a savory-sweet sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, then skewered and grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness with just a hint of spice, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, summer barbecues, or festive gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can whip up this delicious meal in under 30 minutes, impressing your guests and satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1.5 inch pieces)
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, minced garlic, cold water, and corn starch. Whisk until smooth.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers with space between each piece.
- Grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over grilled chicken before serving and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg