Korean Chili Paste Spicy Chicken (mae-un Dak Gui)

Total Time: 8 hrs 18 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup korean chili paste (gochujahng)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons mirin or 2 tablespoons sake
• 1/2 cup onion, pureed (done in a mini prep chopper is perfect)
• 3 tablespoons ginger
• 2 tablespoons garlic
• 2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• green onion, sliced thin (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl mix together first 8 ingredients. make sure that the sugar is well incorporatd in the marinade. place chicken in a plastic zip-lock bag. pour over the marinade, squeeze out air and seal tightly. massage bag so the marinade thoroughly covers each chicken piece. refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• 2 heat grill. the chicken cooks better over lower heat than higher heat as the higher sugar content of the marinade lends itself to burning. cook for about 7-9 minutes per side over lower heat.
• 3 garnish with sliced green onions.