Korean Chicken Skewers (Dak Kkochi)
Tender chicken cubes glazed in a sweet-salty soy marinade, grilled on skewers until caramelized. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal prep.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 265
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (white or black)
Instructions
- 1
Soak 8–10 wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes.
- 2
Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch cubes; set aside.
- 3
Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- 4
Toss chicken with marinade; thread onto skewers.
- 5
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high until hot, ~2 minutes.
- 6
Grill skewers 3–4 minutes per side until edges char and center registers 165°F.
- 7
Sprinkle sesame seeds over skewers. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 8–10 wooden skewers
- grill or grill pan
- small bowl
- whisk
- instant-read thermometer
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