And the next time you have the grill out, give this Korean bbq chicken recipe a try!
3 reasons why Korean chicken thighs should be on your menu this week
Gochujang has been compared to a combination of sriracha and miso. Ingredients like dried chili powder, soybeans, and rice are fermented for months, to form a potent paste. It’s spicy and slightly sweet. Because of its strong flavors it’s usually used with other ingredients, and often found in marinades, stir fries, sauces, soups, and stews.
Honey: 3 tablespoons of honey adds enough sticky-sweetness to balance the salty and savory flavors in this dish. Gochujang: Add 3 tablespoons of gochujang (homemade, store-bought, paleo, or gluten-free varieties will work perfectly) to give your chicken a distinct spicy, funky, salty quality. Soy Sauce: Add a tablespoon of soy sauce, or coco aminos if you’re making paleo chicken thighs, or tamari if going gluten-free. This adds another layer of flavor and depth to the marinade. Sesame oil: Is there any better smell than sesame oil? Just a teaspoon will go a long way in adding a nutty and sweet component to the sauce. Ginger & garlic: Time to add a fresh zing to the chicken by incorporating 2 finely minced cloves of fresh garlic and a teaspoon of minced fresh ginger. Skinless chicken thighs: Chicken thighs are a great cut to use for this recipe as they stay tender and juicy as the sauce caramelizes in the oven. Optional garnishes: To finish off the dish, you can optionally toss some sesame seeds and sliced green onions over top.
How to make these chicken thighs paleo/gluten-free?
One of the best parts about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can adapt this recipe to suit your household’s needs as follows:
Korean paleo chicken thighs:
To make this a paleo-friendly recipe, start by using a paleo gochujang paste. Gochujang has glutenous rice (and sometimes wheat) in it that ferments over time to add to the sweetness of the paste, so you will want to find a paleo-specific chili paste for these Korean chicken thighs or consider making your own. Consider if you want to serve your chicken as is, or if you want to serve it with something. A perfect vehicle or accompaniment to your paleo chicken thighs is this cauliflower rice.
Gluten-free Korean chicken thighs:
For the same reason traditional gochujang isn’t an option for those who follow the paleo diet, the wheat in the paste means a gluten-free gochujang is what you’ll need instead. For a gluten-friendly marinade replace the soy sauce with tamari. Consider serving your Korean chicken thighs with a salad, roasted broccoli, cauliflower rice, or sweet potato fries.
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And for dessert:
Lime Coconut Ice Cream
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