Sweet and Spicy Barbecued Chicken (Dak Gui) Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Barbecued Chicken (Dak Gui)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Korean sweet-spicy chili paste (kochujang); 1/4 cup Korean rice wine or mirin; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon Sesame Salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs, pounded until flattened slightly; Coarse salt; Scallion Salad; Red-leaf lettuce leaves; Sesame Salt; Thinly sliced garlic; Korean Chili Sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons Korean sweet-spicy chili paste (kochujang)
1/4 cup Korean rice wine or mirin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Sesame Salt
1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs, pounded until flattened slightly
Coarse salt
Scallion Salad
Red-leaf lettuce leaves
Sesame Salt
Thinly sliced garlic
Korean Chili Sauce

1
Whisk the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
2
Rub the chicken with coarse salt, add it to the marinade and turn to coat.
3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4
Light a grill.
5
Grill the chicken thighs over a moderately hot fire, turning once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
6
Transfer the chicken to a platter.
7
Serve with the scallion salad and all of the other accompaniments.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons Korean sweet-spicy chili paste (kochujang), 1/4 cup Korean rice wine or mirin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Barbecued Chicken (Dak Gui) 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.

Sweet and Spicy Barbecued Chicken (Dak Gui)

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