Korean BBQ Chicken Marinade Recipe
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Korean BBQ Chicken Marinade

By: SASEIGEL 
"This sauce is from the very popular 'chicken bowls' in my hometown. It's very tasty! Use it as a marinade for chicken, or to baste chicken while grilling. Increase the hot chile paste as desired. Four tablespoons is usually as much as anyone can take!"

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe 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 (optional)
  • 4 teaspoons hot chile paste (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, water, onion powder, and ground ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the mixture from heat, cool, and whisk in lemon juice and hot chile paste. Place chicken in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before preparing chicken as desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 20 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by hcraley   view full review
This was awesome. I tweaked it a bit by adding 1 tsp minced garlic and I subst. red pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by chibi chef   view full review
I served chicken with this marinade to my Korean parents for dinner. My mom, who said she...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Beth   view full review
This is a keeper in my house--especially for my picky husband who loves to BBQ. I took the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2006 by ROBBIN818   view full review
This is awesome!! If I could give it 10 stars I would! Use as a marinade, over noodles with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2007 by ybonics   view full review
I like this recipe, but it needed some sesame seeds, sesame oil, and green onions. With those...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2003 by CAPoookie   view full review
I didn't have any Korean chile paste and I don't often use enough of it to buy a jar. So I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2002 by SASEIGEL   view full review
Full circle! I'm an American living in Korea and I have shared this recipe with Koreans who...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by dawmel   view full review
A keeper for sure! I used fresh ginger and added a bit of fresh garlic as well, I have used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by VJGUNKEL59   view full review
Very easy to prepare and loved by my 1 year old up to my 19 year old. (kid friendly) I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
Delicious, Delicious, Delicious. I cut up some chicken tenderloins and stir-fried them in...

 

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