Spicy Delight Gochujang Chicken on the Grill
Grilled Gochujang Chicken is a tasty dish from Korea. It’s made by grilling chicken with a special sauce called Gochujang. This sauce is made from soybeans, rice, and red peppers. It has a sticky texture and tastes both sweet and spicy. When you grill the chicken with this sauce, it becomes flavorful. The chicken gets a bit sweet, a bit tangy, and a bit smoky from the grill. It’s a dish that’s easy to enjoy and perfect if you like trying new flavours.
Grilled Gochujang Chicken Recipe
Grilled Gochujang Chicken is a beloved Korean dish, showcasing tender chicken infused with a delightful blend of spicy-sweet Gochujang sauce, perfectly grilled to create an irresistible flavour balance.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare Marinade: Mix Gochujang sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
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Marinate Chicken:Place the chicken pieces in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
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Refrigerate: Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
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Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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Rest Chicken: Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
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Grill Chicken: Place the chicken pieces on the preheated grill, leaving some space between them.
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Cook Chicken: Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until it’s cooked through and the juices run clear, with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
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Serve Hot: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and transfer it to a serving platter.
Tips
- You can make the sauce spicier or milder by adding more or less gochujang sauce.
- Before grilling, make sure to oil the grill grates to stop the chicken from sticking.
- Let the chicken sit for a bit before serving so the juices spread out evenly.