Korean Barbecue Sauce-Marinade for Chicken

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 5

Flavor-packed Korean Barbecue Sauce-Marinade for Chicken recipe

by The Chefin Grilled

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

2h 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

290

Sugar

Fat

18g

Korean Barbecue Sauce-Marinade for Chicken is a finger-licking good way to add some Korean flair to your grilled chicken. The marinade imparts delicious umami flavors that make the dish hard to resist. The recipe uses a few basic, but flavorful, ingredients that can be found in any grocery store. The dish can be served alone or with some rice and vegetables, making it a complete meal for a family dinner or a weekend barbecue. The marinade also works great as a glaze for stir-fried meat and vegetables. Kick the chicken game up a notch with this incredible marinade recipe.

Instructions

1.	Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well mixed.
2.	Place the chicken in a container and pour the marinade on top, making sure to coat the chicken well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
3.	Grill chicken until cooked through, basting with reserved marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.
4.	Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

PROS

This marinade delivers a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and savory flavors to the chicken, making it a crowd-pleaser.
It also doubles as a delicious dipping sauce.

It can be used to marinate other meats and vegetables too.

CONS

This marinade contains a high sodium content due to the use of soy sauce.
People who are sensitive to soy should avoid this recipe accordingly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This marinade is packed with garlicky, gingery goodness, which is beneficial for its anti-inflammatory properties.
The ginger in this recipe may help alleviate gastrointestinal and menstrual discomfort. Soy sauce is also a good source of protein.

	1 cup soy sauce
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/4 cup sesame oil , Asian style
	2 garlic cloves , minced
	4 -6 green onions , finely chopped
	1 inch piece fresh ginger , peeled , minced