Korean-Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Chicken thighs get bold Korean-inspired flavor from a long soak in a sweet, soy-based marinade in this easy barbecue recipe that can be used on any type of chicken.

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Directions

1 Combine sugar, soy sauce, water, onion, garlic, pepper, and sesame oil in a blender; process until well blended.
2 Put chicken into a large glass or ceramic bowl. Pour marinade over top and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
5 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until slightly crisp on the outside, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 4 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).