Spicy Korean Chicken
Korean chicken is spicy and sweet. It's marinated in a mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and Korean chile paste.
The marinade is mixed in a bowl and then the chicken is added. The chicken is left to marinate for a while before being cooked.
The result is chicken that's flavored with a spicy and sweet mixture.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted August 8, 2026Share
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Korean chicken is spicy and sweet. It's marinated in a mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and Korean chile paste.
The marinade is mixed in a bowl and then the chicken is added. The chicken is left to marinate for a while before being cooked.
The result is chicken that's flavored with a spicy and sweet mixture.
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Ingredients 8
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1.5 tablespoons Korean chile paste (gochujang)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon Korean red chile flakes (gochugaru)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece ginger, peeled and minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, pounded if desired
Instructions
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Mix soy sauce, vegetable oil, chile paste, sesame oil, chile flakes, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl. Whisk until the chile paste is dissolved. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
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Heat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.
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Grill the chicken until it's slightly charred and not pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes per side. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 18g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 70mg
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Sodium 755mg
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Total Carbohydrate 2g
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Protein 20g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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