Korean•comfort
Korean BBQ Chicken
Juicy and perfectly charred Korean BBQ Chicken, marinated with a blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Serve it as Ssam, wrapped in lettuce leaves with Ssamjang sauce, for a delicious weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lbs (1kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (sliced lengthwise to thinner pieces)
- 1/2 cup sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup (mul yut)
- 4 teaspoons fresh ginger (finely grated peeled)
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 teaspoons mirin
- 2 teaspoons Korean red chili powder (gochugaru)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 16 lettuce leaves (washed and dried)
- Ssamjang sauce
- 1/4 cup scallions (thinly sliced )
- 2 tablespoons fresh long red chiles (thinly sliced )
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix all the Marinade ingredients together.
- 2
Add the chicken to the marinade, stirring to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 3
Fire up the grill and brush a bit of oil on the surface. Grill the chicken until golden brown and charred on both sides. Remove from the grill and serve immediately with the sides.