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These delicious Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers are a mouthwatering combination of spicy and sweet. Perfect for grilling on the BBQ, the chicken is tender and juicy with a delightfully sticky glaze!
Welcome summer with this Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers! Perfectly grilled chicken in a marinade that delivers a little heat and a little sweet. Packed with protein and loaded with flavors, these are going to be a summer hit.
If you’re looking for other delicious skewers, why not also try my Grilled Shrimp Skewers or my Salmon Citrus Skewers.
Why you’ll love these Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers
- A finger licking marinade. Made with go-chu-jang sauce, it’s perfectly sweet and spicy, and it makes for the ideal sticky chicken glaze.
- Succulent chicken. The glaze locks in the moisture, so this chicken comes out perfectly tender with a lovely char from the grilling.
- Easy BBQ. The marinade is quick to whip up, allow to marinade for up to 30 mins, then grill – easy and delicious!
Ingredients you’ll need
- Chicken Tenders
- Wooden Skewers
- Sesame Seeds
- Fresh Parsley
- Marinade: Go-chu-jang, pear, sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
How to make these Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers
- Make the marinade. In a food processor, mix the marinade until smooth.
- Marinade the chicken. Toss the cubed chicken in the marinade and assemble the skewers. Allow the chicken skewers to marinade for up to 30 mins.
- Grill. Cook the chicken skewers on a grill. 4 mins per side. Rub some BBQ sauce (warmed in a saucepan) on the chicken.Sprinkle on some sesame seeds and parsley.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 mins before grilling, to avoid them being burnt.
- Marinate for 30 mins for more flavor.
- Chicken can be marinated and left in the fridge 2 days before grilling.
- You can use the marinade on any kind of chicken cut.
- Chicken will cook faster when covered with a lid.
- Add cayenne or habanero peppers to make them more spicy.
- Coat the grill with some vegetable oil, to avoid the chicken from tearing when you remove it.
- You can use a meat thermometer on your Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers, to check if the chicken is done. Place into the thickest part and the thermometer should read 165 degrees.
FAQ’S
What to serve with these Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers?
These BBQ glazed chicken skewers work well with all kinds of sides. Here are a few ideas:
- Rice
- Coleslaw
- Potato Salad
- Garden Salad
- Avocado Mango Salad
- Avocado Corn Salad
- Corn on the Cob
- Grilled veggies
What is Go-chu-jang sauce made of?
Gochujang is a popular ingredient in Korean cuisine. It is a thick and spicy-sweet red paste typically made from red chile pepper flakes, sticky rice, fermented soybeans, and salt.
This sauce has a salty, meaty depth and a subtle sweetness. It has more complexity and flavors than your typical hot sauce.
You can find go-chu-jang sauce in most places now, Asian stores, Korean stores, or in the international aisle of your local supermarket.
What can I substitute for Go chu jang sauce?
If you can’t find go chu jang suace you could substitute with Sriracha. However, Thai chili paste has a more similar texture to go chu jang than sriracha.
Other delicious chicken recipes
- Spicy Chicken Teriyaki with Broccoli
- Easy Sticky Chicken Recipe
- Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
- Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
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Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs chicken tenders , 1 inch cubes
- wooden skewers
- sesame seeds, toasted, optional
- fresh parsley, chopped, optional
Marinade
- 1/2 cup go-chu-jang sauce, sweet and spicy
- 1/2 cup bartlette pear, ripe, cubed (1 small pear)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsps raw honey
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp pepper flakes, or less to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cube the chicken enters into 1 inch cubes and set aside in a bowl.
- In a small food processor, process all the marinade ingredients until you have a smooth liquid texture.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat well.
- Assemble the skewers, ideally 4-5 pieces per skewer ( or more depending on your skewers, but you will have less skewers).
- You can allow this to marinate for 30 minutes if you have time.
- Meanwhile, cook the leftover marinade that’s in the bowl. Pour into a small saucepan and simmer on low heat until the liquid thickens up. You will use this BBQ sauce to rub the chicken right before they come out of the grill.
- Grill the chicken on each side for 4 minutes on medium heat. Rub the skewers with the BBQ sauce and good for another minute on each side.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and serve on a platter or dish. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top along with some chopped parsley for garnishing.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 mins before grilling, to avoid them being burnt.
- Marinate for 30 mins for more flavor.
- Chicken can be marinated and left in the fridge 2 days before grilling.
- You can use the marinade on any kind of chicken cut.
- Chicken will cook faster when covered with a lid.
- Add cayenne or habanero peppers to make them more spicy.
- Coat the grill with some vegetable oil, to avoid the chicken from tearing when you remove it.
- You can use a meat thermometer on your Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers, to check if the chicken is done. Place into the thickest part and the thermometer should read 165 degrees.
The marinade for this sounds amazing. I love adding honey to anything that is going to be grilled. It makes for great grilling marks and the flavor is amazing. I can’t wait to try this awesome recipe.
Hi Shanna!
You are going to love it! Please let us know when you do try it.