Dak-kkochi (Korean Grilled Chicken Skewers)

🛒 Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs 200 g · 330 kcal
• Green onions (scallions) 30 g · 9 kcal
• Soy sauce 30 g · 2 kcal
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 17 g · 34 kcal
• Honey 21 g · 64 kcal
• Garlic, minced 9 g · 13 kcal
• Ginger, grated 5 g · 4 kcal
• Sesame oil 4 g · 35 kcal
• Mirin (rice wine) 15 g · 21 kcal
• Vegetable oil 7 g · 62 kcal
• Sesame seeds 2 g · 11 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a dash of mirin (rice wine) for at least 15 minutes.
2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and remaining mirin; mix well to create the sauce.
3. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto bamboo skewers, alternating with 1-inch pieces of green onion.
4. Heat a grill or a large grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush with vegetable oil.
5. Place the skewers on the hot grill, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
6. Generously brush the skewers with the prepared sauce and continue grilling, turning and basting frequently, for another 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and glazed.
7. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.