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Flavorful Gochujang Grilled Chicken Recipe with Easy Sesame Scallion Slaw

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A quick and easy grilled chicken recipe featuring a spicy-sweet gochujang marinade paired with a fresh, tangy sesame scallion slaw. Perfect for weeknights or cookouts, this dish balances bold flavors with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 6 large scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups green cabbage, shredded (or napa cabbage)
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (for slaw)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (for slaw)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (for slaw)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger (if using), and rice vinegar until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Pat dry chicken thighs. Place in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over. Massage marinade into chicken to coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1-2 hours.
  3. Prepare the slaw: Thinly slice scallions, shred cabbage, and julienne carrot. In a large bowl, combine vegetables with toasted sesame seeds, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, and salt. Toss well and let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
  5. Grill chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes per side until skin is crisp and caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Use tongs to flip carefully. Move chicken if flare-ups occur.
  6. Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Serve sliced chicken alongside sesame scallion slaw. Optionally sprinkle extra toasted sesame seeds on top.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for best flavor but avoid mushiness. Keep grill at medium-high heat to prevent burning sugars in gochujang. Toast sesame seeds before adding to slaw for deeper flavor. Toss slaw just before serving to keep crisp. Reserve some marinade before adding raw chicken to brush on during last minute of grilling for extra glaze (do not use raw marinade directly).

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Keywords: gochujang grilled chicken, Korean chicken recipe, sesame scallion slaw, easy grilled chicken, spicy chicken, summer cookout recipe

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