Spicy Korean BBQ Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

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Tender chicken pieces marinated in a sweet and spicy Korean glaze, grilled to perfection and served with sticky rice and kimchi. This Korean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, soy sauce, gochujang for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs (cut into 1-inch cubes) chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang
2 tbsp honey
3 cloves (minced) garlic
1 tbsp (grated) ginger
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
24 wooden skewers (soaked in water) skewers
2 cups (cooked) sticky rice
1/2 cup (served on the side) kimchi

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add 2 lbs chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken onto 24 soaked skewers, dividing evenly. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.
Step 3: Serve the skewers with 2 cups cooked sticky rice and 1/2 cup kimchi on the side. For extra flavor, drizzle any remaining marinade over the rice.