Chicken Thighs Marinated with Homemade Ssam Paste Recipe

Name: Chicken Thighs Marinated with Homemade Ssam Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup yellow miso; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons Korean red chile powder (gochugaru); see Note; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 8 large boneless chicken thighs, with skin; 1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick; Vegetable oil, for brushing; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves, for serving

Servings: persons

1/3 cup yellow miso
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Korean red chile powder (gochugaru); see Note
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
8 large boneless chicken thighs, with skin
1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
Vegetable oil, for brushing
4 scallions, thinly sliced
Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves, for serving

1
In a bowl, whisk together the miso, sugar, sesame oil, fish sauce, vinegar, chile powder, garlic and ginger.
2
Put the chicken and onion in a large, shallow dish, add half of the marinade and turn to coat completely.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
4
Refrigerate the remaining marinade.
5
Discard the onion.
6
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
7
Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush with oil.
8
Grill the chicken over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
9
Stir the scallions into the reserved marinade and brush some on the chicken.
10
Grill for 10 seconds per side, until glazed.
11
Brush a little more marinade on the skin.
12
Serve with lettuce leaves for wrapping.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup yellow miso, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Chicken Thighs Marinated with Homemade Ssam Paste falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Thighs Marinated with Homemade Ssam Paste

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