Ingredient Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs Korean Chicken Skewers (Dak Ggochi) 5.0 (1) 1 Review Skewers are a popular Korean street food. The easy marinade in this healthy chicken recipe adds flavor, fast, to chicken thigh pieces. Serve as a platter for a party or as main dish with brown rice. By Judy Joo Judy Joo Judy Joo is a Korean-American chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and television personality. She is the author of two best-selling cookery books and an accomplished writer. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons mirin 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 large clove garlic, grated 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut crosswise into 24 strips (3/4 inch wide) 12 large shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved 24 3-inch-long pieces scallion (from 2-3 bunches), white & light green parts only 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons Ssamjang (see Tips) Directions Combine mirin, tamari, sesame oil and garlic in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Preheat grill to medium. Toss mushrooms and scallions with canola oil and salt in a medium bowl. Thread scallions, chicken and mushrooms alternately onto each of 8 skewers, allowing a little space between each ingredient for even cooking. Oil the grill rack. Grill the skewers, turning once, until the vegetables and chicken are charred and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes total. Serve with Ssamjang. Tips Tips: Look for prepared Ssamjang--a thick spicy paste typically served with Korean lettuce wraps--at Korean markets or online. To make your own: Combine 1/2 cup doenjang, 1/4 cup mirin, 3 Tbsp. gochujang, 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil and 1 clove grated garlic in a small bowl. Makes: 1 cup The bright red, fiery chile paste gochujang is the quintessential Korean condiment. To make ahead: Marinate chicken (Step 1) for up to 1 day. Equipment: Eight 12-inch metal or bamboo skewers Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 329 Calories 19g Fat 14g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 2 skewers & 1 1/2 Tbsp. sauce Calories 329 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 7g Added Sugars 4g 8% Protein 25g 50% Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 76mg 25% Vitamin A 352IU 7% Vitamin C 6mg 6% Folate 34mcg 8% Sodium 686mg 30% Calcium 50mg 4% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 40mg 10% Potassium 418mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.