How to make Korean Chicken Skewers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This dish is simple to make at home and doesn\u2019t require anything fancy to get that wonderful, charred crust on the Chicken. All you need is an oven with a broiler and this dish can easily be made at home. No need for an outdoor grill to replicate that delicious, charred color and flavor, just the trusty broiler!
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To begin we need to make a Marinade for the Chicken to soak up flavor. The marinade consists of classic Asian Ingredients of Soy Sauce and Sesame Paste, aromatics of Garlic and Ginger, and the sweetness of Brown Sugar and Honey (which serve as the main ingredients to help caramelize the Chicken)
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Gochujang is the key ingredient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The star ingredient in Korean Chicken Skewers, like so many other amazing Korean recipes, is Gochujang. This brilliant red paste is made from fermented soybeans and Chili, and carries a delicious spicy sweet flavor that is truly synonymous with Korean cuisine
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Once the marinade is complete, cut up your Chicken Thighs into bite-sizes pieces and soak them in the marinade. I like to use a Ziploc bag as it\u2019s a great way to seal in as much flavor as possible. They\u2019re also a super-clean way to cook, leaving no mess when your done
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The Chicken will need to be marinated for at least 4 hours before cooking. I recommend preparing the marinade the day prior and allowing the Chicken to marinade overnight. This will maximize the flavor and produce the best result
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When it\u2019s time to cook, begin to thread the Chicken pieces onto the wooden skewers. Pack them in tightly so there are no gaps between Chicken pieces. Allow at least 1 inch of space on either side of the skewer. Once done, it\u2019s time to start cooking!
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Grilling using your ovens broiler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This technique we use is a great way to replace the grilling \/ BBQ flavor and charring without having to use an outdoor grill. It\u2019s perfect if you don\u2019t own an outdoor grill, or you\u2019re cooking in the middle of the Winter!
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What you\u2019ll need is a high sided oven pan \/ sheet pan that is a rectangular shape. Chances are most large wooden cooking skewers are going to be slightly longer than the width of the pan. If so, this is perfect! What you can do is balance the Chicken Skewers over the rim of the pan so that they are elevated. This technique will allow the Chicken to cook quicker and more evenly, as hot air is able to circulate completely around the Chicken
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I recommend lining the pan with aluminum foil, as some of the marinade will drip off the Chicken as it cooks. Given there\u2019s Sugar and Honey in the marinade, you don\u2019t want any of that sticking to your pan!
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Then, crank your broiler to its highest heat and adjust the racks in your oven so that the Chicken is going to get close to the broiler elements. Then, carefully place the Chicken directly under the broiler and allow it to cook for about 5 – 6 minutes. At this point, flip the Chicken and broil the other side for the same time
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For an even better finish, glaze the Chicken with more Gochujang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At this stage the Chicken is almost completely cooked, but the charring is likely to be minimal. To get a beautiful char and brilliant red finish on your Korean Chicken Skewers, remove them from the oven and brush liberally with Gochujang before returning under the broiler
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The addition of the Gochujang is going to start to caramelize and char the outside of the Chicken. You can even watch it as it cooks. After about 2 minutes under the broiler the Chicken Skewers will begin to ramp up their charring and caramelization
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Once you begin to see the Chicken blacken in sections, it\u2019s done! Remove the Chicken from the oven and they are now ready to serve! I recommend serving these Korean Chicken Skewers hot and straight out of the oven when they\u2019re at their best. You can garnish them with some finely chopped Scallions and Sesame Seeds after they\u2019ve been plated
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The best way to serve Korean Chicken Skewers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This dish is so versatile, there\u2019s no wrong way to enjoy eating it! A classic preparation is to serve the skewers over a bed of freshly cooked Steamed Rice. Try it with a nice refreshing Salad such as our Cucumber Salad<\/a>. The pairing is great as the freshness of the Salad offsets the richness of the Chicken For something a little more extravagant you can use the Chicken as a filling for Tacos or Bao Buns. We whipped up some delicious Korean Chicken Bao Buns paired with some Cilantro, freshly chopped Scallions and some Chili Sauce. The result was amazing! Finally, you can just enjoy them by themselves. The flavors of our Korean Chicken Skewers are perfect for just munching away on them straight off the skewers. However you want to enjoy them, give this recipe a try!
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