Korean BBQ Chicken Marinade

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This Korean BBQ chicken recipe includes a marinade that can also be used as a basting sauce or served over chicken rice bowls. It's very tasty! If you like it hot, increase the hot chile paste as desired up to four tablespoons — that's about as much as anyone can take!

korean glazed meat topped with scallions and marinade on the side
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup soy sauce

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 4 teaspoons hot chili paste

Directions

  1. Whisk sugar, soy sauce, water, onion powder, and ground ginger together in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  2. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice and chili paste.

To Use:

Pour marinade over chicken in a large glass or ceramic bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Then cook chicken as desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

83 Calories
0g Fat
20g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 83
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1268mg 55%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 100mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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