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Grilled Korean Chicken Breasts
These grilled Korean Chicken Breasts are juicy, sweet, and spicy! I grill them all year, using my indoor grill pan when it’s cold.
Korean BBQ Chicken Breasts
I love Korean food, and this Korean BBQ Chicken Breast recipe is no exception! The marinade transforms boring breast meat into a delicious meal that is great served over rice, as lettuce wraps, or as part of a bowl. Other Korean dishes I love are these easy Korean Beef Bowls, Gochujang Glazed Salmon, and these Korean-inspired Gochujang Glazed Meatballs.
These Grilled Korean Chicken Breast Will Be Your New Favorite
This Korean BBQ chicken is the BEST grilled chicken recipe! Not just because I’m obsessed with Korean food but because it’s so juicy and flavorful—and this praise comes from a girl who prefers dark meat. Here are more reasons why I’ll be grilling this chicken all summer:
- Quick and Easy: Perfect for weeknight grilling
- Flavorful: You’ll never want to buy bottled marinade from the supermarket again!
- Crowd Pleaser: Don’t just take my word for how amazing this dish is–this chicken recipe has a nearly 5-star rating from 88 reviews.
If you make this easy Korean BBQ chicken recipe, please leave a comment telling me what you think. Enjoy!
Ingredients
This Korean marinade uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. The exact measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Chicken
- Soy Sauce
- Applesauce
- Onion
- Sesame Oil
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Sesame Seeds
- Scallions
How to Make Korean Chicken Breasts
In just 3 easy steps, you’ll have the best Korean BBQ chicken breasts. Scroll to the bottom for the complete recipe.
- To ensure the chicken cooks evenly, place a chicken breast in a Ziploc bag and pound it to a ½-inch thickness. Be careful not to puncture the bag, and repeat with the remaining pieces.
- Make the Korean BBQ Chicken Marinade: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Reserve a quarter cup for later and transfer the remainder to a plastic bag with the chicken. Refrigerate and marinate for at least an hour or up to 24.
- Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken on medium-high heat for a few minutes. Then flip it over, spoon the reserved marinade over each piece, and grill another 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
Korean Chicken Tips and Variations
If you prefer dark meat, you can also use this Korean BBQ marinade on boneless chicken thighs.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for 4 days. Freeze cooked chicken for 3 months and thaw in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave until warm. Freeze uncooked chicken and the marinade in a zip-locked bag for 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and then grill as instructed.
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