Best 5 Korean Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Korean Grilled Chicken Breasts: A Flavorful and Versatile Main Course

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Korean grilled chicken breasts, a culinary journey that promises an explosion of taste in every bite. This delectable dish, rooted in Korean cuisine, combines the bold and spicy essence of Korean marinade with the tender and juicy texture of chicken breasts. Grilled to perfection, the chicken emerges with a beautiful charred exterior, while the succulent meat retains its natural flavors, enhanced by the vibrant marinade. Whether served as an impressive main course or sliced and incorporated into delectable salads or wraps, Korean grilled chicken breasts offer a versatile culinary experience that will captivate your taste buds.

**Multiple Recipe Options for Diverse Palates:**

1. **Classic Korean Grilled Chicken Breast:** Embrace the authentic flavors of Korea with this timeless recipe. Soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and gochujang (Korean chili paste) form the foundation of the marinade, infusing the chicken with a savory, slightly sweet, and pleasantly spicy profile.

2. **Honey Garlic Korean Grilled Chicken Breast:** Craving a sweet and savory twist? This recipe incorporates honey, garlic, and soy sauce to create a marinade that caramelizes on the grill, resulting in a mouthwatering glaze that perfectly complements the tender chicken.

3. **Korean Grilled Chicken Breast with Gochujang Sauce:** Elevate your taste buds with the zesty and slightly smoky flavors of this recipe. A combination of gochujang, gochugaru (Korean chili powder), and a touch of honey lends a vibrant red hue and a complexity of flavors to the chicken.

4. **Korean Grilled Chicken Breast with Spicy Miso Glaze:** Embark on a journey of bold and umami-rich flavors with this recipe. Miso paste, gochujang, and a touch of brown sugar create a thick, savory glaze that coats the chicken, delivering a delightful balance of sweetness, saltiness, and a subtle hint of spice.

5. **Korean Grilled Chicken Breast with Sesame Soy Marinade:** Experience the harmonious blend of sesame and soy in this recipe. Sesame oil, soy sauce, and a hint of honey come together to create a marinade that infuses the chicken with a nutty, savory flavor, complemented by a sprinkle of sesame seeds before grilling.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY KOREAN CHICKEN



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Korean Chicken bursting with savory sweet heat that is easy to make at home! This Korean Chicken recipe is out of this world - and way easier, less messy and healthier than Korean Fried Chicken - but with ALL the flavor. The Korean spicy chicken is bathed in a spicy, savory marinade spiked with soy sauce, honey, rice wine, garlic, ginger, and kicking gochujang. The spicy, sweet, and savory notes are utterly addicting. You can cook the Korean Chicken recipe on the grill, on the stove or in the oven - for an easy marinate and cook chicken dinner that's destined to become a year-round favorite.

Provided by Jen

Categories     Main Course

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2- 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed pounded to an even thickness
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
3-4 tablespoons gochujang (see notes)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine (may substitute dry sherry)
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
4 garlic cloves (minced)
toasted sesame seeds
green onions

Steps:

  • Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a large bowl or freezer bag. Remove 1/2 cup (this will become sauce). Add chicken to marinade, turn to coat, cover and marinate in the refrigerator 4-8 hours.
  • When ready to cook, let chicken sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.

KOREAN BBQ CHICKEN



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This easy Korean BBQ Chicken is bright, flavorful, and has a kick of spice. Paired with an irresistibly delicious sauce that can be doubled as a marinade, this recipe is sure to become a staple at your dinner table.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sriracha
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger (fresh, minced)
4 pound chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon cilantro (or parsley, chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F °.
  • Make the sauce: Mix the soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, ginger, honey, sesame oil, olive oil, and rice wine vinegar in a bowl and set aside.
  • Bake the chicken: Place the chicken in a large baking dish and pour the sauce over each piece. Flip the pieces to ensure they're fully covered in sauce. Bake for 20 minutes, brush or baste the chicken with the sauce from the pan, then bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the thickest piece registers 165F degrees in the middle.
  • Garnish: Sprinkle the chicken generously with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 drumsticks, Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 468 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g

GOCHUJANG CHICKEN RECIPE



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Delicious and flavorful spicy grilled gochujang chicken recipe

Provided by Sue

Categories     Main

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 14

450 g boneless chicken thigh fillets ((1 pound))
100 g sweet potato ((3.5 ounces), peeled and thinly sliced (0.5 cm - 1 cm / 0.2 - 0.4 inch thickness) (optional))
100 g Korean rice cakes ((3.5 ounces), separated (optional))
some cooking oil
3 Tbsp gochujang ((Korean chili paste))
1/2 Tbsp gochugaru ((Korean chili flakes))
1 Tbsp rice wine ((mirin))
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp onion powder
1/4 cup Sprite ((or 7 Up or other carbonated lemon-lime soda))
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp minced ginger
A few sprinkles ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken according to your grill type and your preference. (For me, as I'm intending to grill as a whole, I just transferred the fillets out from the packaging into a large container.)
  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix them well. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Mix evenly to coat the chicken with the sauce. Cover and marinate it for at least 4 hours or overnight in the fridge to deepen the flavor.
  • Grease the grill plate and preheat the bbq following your grill manual. Grill the chicken, covered for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through. (An inserted thermometer should read 165 degrees F / 74 C). If you have opted, grill some rice cakes and sweet potatoes. Be sure to coat them with some cooking oil before placing them on the grill.
  • Serve. (Refer to my serving suggestions in the main post!)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 818 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 93 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 428 mg, Sodium 1218 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

KOREAN GRILLED CHICKEN



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 4h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 heaping tablespoon Korean chili paste (recommended: gochujang)
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 (3-pound) chicken, butterflied, cut into parts
4 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the soy, vinegar, honey, chili paste, ginger and garlic in a bowl and divide the mixture in half. Add 1 half to a large baking dish, then add the chicken, turning to coat. Cover and let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours. Add the green onions, sesame oil, black pepper and sesame seeds to the remaining half of the mixture. Reserve it as a dipping sauce for the finished chicken.
  • Light a grill, making sure to include a zone of indirect heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and put it over the charcoal, skin side down. Grill until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Relocate the chicken to the indirect heat zone, lower the cover and grill until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the grill to a cutting board and carve. Arrange the chicken on a serving platter and serve wrapped in tortillas, if desired, with dipping sauce on the side.

KOREAN GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 cloves garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, plus more for topping
2 pieces 2 thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts, 1 at a time, in a Ziploc bag. Pound the chicken breast to aneven thickness, about 1⁄2 inch thick, being careful not to puncture the bag.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, apple sauce, onion, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, if using and sesame seeds. Reserve 1⁄4 cup of the marinade and transfer the remainder to the Ziploc bag with the chicken. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Over medium-high heat, grill the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes or until it no longer sticks to the grill. Turn the chicken, spoon the reserved 1⁄4 cup of marinade over each breast and grill an addition 2 to 3 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken breast. This will ensure that your chicken is juicy and flavorful.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the chicken to retain its juices.

Conclusion:

Korean grilled chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful sauce and then grilled to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

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