Korean · Dinner
Grilled Spicy Chicken Skewers (High-Protein)
Korean-style grilled chicken thigh and edamame skewers marinated in gochujang, gochugaru, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. Char-grilled over high heat until lacquered and lightly charred, served with a cooling yogurt-sesame dipping sauce for a protein-dense, fibre-rich plate.
$5
20 minsPrep
12 minsCook
32 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
478Calories
54.8gProtein
19.4gFat
22.6gCarbs
11.3gSugar
5.6gFiber
1584mgSodium
210mgChol
5.1gSat Fat
890mgPotassium
140mgCalcium
3.9mgIron
0.9mcgVitamin B12
8.2mgVitamin C
protein-rich
low-carb
high-fiber
gluten-free-adaptable
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Cut the chicken thigh into 1.5-inch cubes and thread onto two skewers alternating with edamame clusters.
2
Whisk the gochujang, gochugaru, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce and honey until smooth.
3
Marinate
Coat the skewers fully with the paste and chill 30 minutes.
4
Grill
Place skewers on a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until charred and 165°F.
5
Finish
Scatter thinly sliced scallions and sesame seeds over the hot skewers, then stir yogurt with lime juice and salt.
6
Plate
Lay the skewers on a plate with the yogurt-sesame dip alongside.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g boneless chicken thigh
- 5 oz140g edamame, cooked
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tsp2 tsp gochugaru
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp ginger-fresh
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp2 tsp honey
- 44 scallions
- 1/2 cup120g plain whole-milk yogurt
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp1 tsp lime juice
- a pinch of salt
