Tag: Marinade

Spicy Korean Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken breasts – thin cut (butterflied in half)
  • 4 Tbs Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 4 Tbs Mirin
  • 4 Tbs Soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs Brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs Garlic – minced
  • 2 Tbs Ginger – minced
  • 2 Tbs Korean red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1 Tsp Black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients besides the chicken in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Place the chicken in a large zip lock bag and cover with the marinade. Close the bag and mix to ensure all of the chicken is coated.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  4. Place the top rack in your oven about 4 inches from the heating element. Set the oven to broil and preheat it on high.
  5. Cover a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  6. Place the marinated chicken on the aluminum foil and broil for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees (F). Keep an eye on the chicken because it will not take long to cook. Broiling time will vary depending on your oven.
  7. Serve it with rice, kimchi, kimchi fried rice (in photo), whatever else you would like. Don’t forget the fried egg!

Kalbi (Korean Short Ribs) and Marinade

Ingredients – Beef

  • 2-4 Lbs Short ribs (LA Style shown below)

Ingredients – Marinade

  • 1 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 Can Lemon Lime Soda (Sprite, Chilsung Cider, etc.)
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 5 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Onion – quartered
  • 1 Asian Pear – peeled and cut into pieces (substitute small jar of pineapple pieces)
  • 1 Kiwi – peeled cut in half
  • 2 Tbs Ginger – chopped
  • 1 Tbs Korean Red Pepper Flakes (substitute red pepper flakes)
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Oil

Directions

  1. Rinse your short ribs in the sink to remove any loose bone fragments from the butcher.
  2. Place into a container to marinade.
  3. Combine all of the marinade ingredients into a blender and blend on high up to 1 minute.
  4. Pour the marinade mixture over the short ribs and mix well. Cover and marinade for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.
  5. Grill the short ribs on a very hot heat source, at least 450 degrees.
  6. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side for great caramelization.
  7. Remove from heat and serve with your favorite side dishes.