Korean Chicken
Korean Chicken is grilled chicken marinated in a sweet savory soy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp sesame seeds plus more for garnish
- 2 scallions thinly sliced (white and green parts)
Instructions
- Place each chicken breast in a zip-top bag and gently pound to an even thickness, about ½ inch thick.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple sauce, chopped onion, sesame oil, grated ginger, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and sesame seeds.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken in the bag. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade. Grill chicken for 2–3 minutes per side or until it releases easily from the grill and develops grill marks.
- Spoon the reserved marinade over each piece and grill for another 2–3 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 75°C).
- Garnish Korean Chicken with extra sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.