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Chicken Skewers with Korean BBQ Sauce

Juicy grilled chicken skewers coated in a sweet, spicy, and savory Korean BBQ glaze, perfect for summer grilling or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into chunks
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or oven
  • Skewers
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. Soak wooden skewers if using.
  2. Whisk soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Reserve some marinade for basting.
  4. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Thread chicken onto skewers.
  6. Grill 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
  7. Brush with reserved marinade while grilling.
  8. Rest 5 minutes and garnish before serving.

Notes

For extra caramelization, broil skewers briefly after baking. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F.