Description
This Korean BBQ Chicken with Sesame Glaze delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. It’s an easy and satisfying meal, ideal for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 800 g chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 60 ml low-sodium soy sauce
- 30 ml gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 30 ml honey
- 15 ml rice vinegar
- 15 ml toasted sesame oil
- 15 g garlic, minced
- 15 g ginger, grated
- 20 g light brown sugar
- 5 g black pepper
- 15 ml vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 small red chili (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken pieces in marinade and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat & Sear: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear First Side: Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, avoiding overcrowding.
- Sear Second Side: Flip and sear the other side for 2-3 minutes.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through.
- Reduce Glaze: Simmer 1 tbsp reserved marinade until thickened.
- Rest & Glaze: Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then drizzle with glaze.
- Plate & Garnish: Arrange on a platter, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. Using a cast-iron skillet helps achieve a beautiful sear.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Marinate, Sear, Bake
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 200g
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg